Statement of object & method of the Sanitary Commission. [paper] no. 69
by U. S. Sanitary Comm
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About This Item
New York: Wm. C. Bryant, 1863. U. S. Sanitary Commission. Statement of the object and methods of the Sanitary Commission. 8vo. 64pp. New York: Wm. C. Bryant, 1863. Without wrappers. Spine repaired, minor foxing and toning. First Edition. The U. S. Sanitary Commission, an official agency of the U. S. government, was established in June 1861 for the purpose of coordinating the volunteer efforts of women who wanted to contribute to the war effort of the Union states during the American Civil War. The USSC provided care for sick and wounded soldiers and aid to their dependent families; the organization also raised money to support the Union army with funds and supplies.
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- Jeremy Norman & Co., Inc. (US)
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- Title
- Statement of object & method of the Sanitary Commission. [paper] no. 69
- Author
- U. S. Sanitary Comm
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- Wm. C. Bryant
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1863
- Keywords
- AMERICAN CIVIL WAR MEDICINE/SURGERY ; ; ; ; ;
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