H.L.K. Wiggin letter about donation, 1863

Contributed by Maine Historical Society

Description

Dr. Henry L.K. Wiggin of Auburn, surgeon for the 17th Maine Regiment during the Civil War, wrote to "Friend Watson" at the Maine Agency Sanitary Commission in Washington, D.C., about a donation of $100 for benefit of sick and wounded soldiers.

He asks Watson to give his regards to Mrs. Sampson. Sarah Sampson was a volunteer nurse. The Sanitary Commission handled requests from soldiers and their families, donations and supplies for soldiers, and oversaw nurses who volunteered during the war.

View/Add Comments

Transcription

Item has a transcription view a full transcription


About This Item

  • Title: H.L.K. Wiggin letter about donation, 1863
  • Creator: Henry L. K. Wiggin
  • Creation Date: 1863-10-08
  • Subject Date: 1863
  • Locations:
    • ME
    • Washington, DC
  • Media: Ink on paper
  • Dimensions: 18.1 cm x 20 cm
  • Local Code: Coll. 1533, Box 1/2
  • Collection: Maine Agency Sanitary Commission records
  • Object Type: Text

Cross Reference Searches

Standardized Subject Headings

People


For more information about this item, contact:

Maine Historical Society
485 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 774-1822 x230
Website

Use of this Item is not restricted by copyright and/or related rights, but the holding organization is contractually obligated to limit use. For more information, please contact the contributing organization. However, watermarked Maine Memory Network images may be used for educational purposes.

How to cite content on this site


Please post your comment below to share with others. If you'd like to privately share a comment or correction with MMN staff, please send us a message with this link.