Tag Archives: United States Sanitary Commission

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Posted on December 18, 2013 by SUMPTER

Here’s some evidence that 150 years ago today exiled Copperhead Clement L. Vallandigham responded to a request for support of the U.S. Sanitary Commission. In lauding the commission’s work Mr. Vallandigham did a pretty thorough job cataloging the horrors or … Continue reading →

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Stop Drunk Ambulance Driving

Posted on October 10, 2012 by SUMPTER

According to Civil War Home, in August 1862 General McClellan ordered the creation of a more professional ambulance corps for the Army of the Potomac under the supervision of the army’s medical director. Apparently the results were still not too … Continue reading →

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Care Packages Get the Thumbs Down

Posted on September 25, 2012 by SUMPTER

Hundreds of Tons Warehoused From The New-York Times September 26, 1862: Protest Against Sending Presents to Soldiers. CENTRAL OFFICE, SANITARY COMMISSION, WASHINGTON, Sept. 20, 1862. The Sanitary Commission, at the request of Gen. HALLECK, Commanding in Chief the Armies of … Continue reading →

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