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Barnett, Gideon H. Additional testimony in pension claim of William M. Coffin, 11 March 1881

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 1

Scope and Contents

From the Collection: The collection contains letters, claim forms, affidavits, memoranda, and other documents, 1880-1911, concerning William M. Coffin's military pension and medical disabilities from his service in the Civil War. The papers describe Coffin's state of health and war related disabilities as well as his experiences with medical care and treatments during and after the war. Coffin suffered from typhoid fever, gunshot wounds, hemorrhoids, chronic diarrhea, and rheumatism.

Dates

  • 11 March 1881

Extent

From the Collection: 2 folders (29 items)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the Historical Medical Library of The College of Physicians of Philadelphia Repository

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