1861-08-16 Dr. Daniel McRuer reports to Governor Washburn on the disorganization of the 2nd Regiment
Dr. Daniel McRuer reports to Governor Washburn on the disorganization of the 2nd Regiment and the lack of food, clothing, medical care, and shelter.
"Their clothing is in a very ragged condition...their food I found to be very bad indeed...it was both mouldy and weevily...the poor sick soldiers are obliged to sleep on the damp ground..."
"Their clothing is in a very ragged condition...their food I found to be very bad indeed...it was both mouldy and weevily...the poor sick soldiers are obliged to sleep on the damp ground..."
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Dr. Daniel McRuer reports to Governor Washburn on the disorganization of the 2nd Regiment and the lack of food, clothing, medical care, and shelter.
"Their clothing is in a very ragged condition...their food I found to be very bad indeed...it was both mouldy and weevily...the poor sick soldiers are obliged to sleep on the damp ground..."
Language - English
Identifier - 15-46336-F008-I001
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Link to MSA Catalog - https://archives.maine.gov/repositories/3/archival_objects/379547