Medical Recollections Of The Army Of The Potomac (1866)

Medical Recollections of the Army of the Potomac is a historical book written by Jonathan Letterman in 1866. This book is a detailed account of the medical practices and procedures used during the American Civil War. Letterman was a medical officer in the Union Army and was responsible for developing the first organized system of medical care for the army.The book provides an in-depth look at the medical challenges faced by the Union Army during the war, including the treatment of wounded soldiers, the spread of disease, and the lack of resources available to medical personnel. Letterman also discusses the development of the ambulance corps and the use of medical wagons to transport wounded soldiers from the battlefield to field hospitals.Medical Recollections of the Army of the Potomac is an important historical document that provides insight into the medical practices of the time and the challenges faced by medical personnel during the Civil War. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of medicine or the American Civil War.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.