PENNSYLVANIA RESERVES DIVISION / MEDICAL SPECIAL ORDERS

$175.00

Quantity Available: 1

Item Code: 2021-1110

Shipping: Determined by Method & Location of buyer

To Order:
Call 717-334-0347,
Fax 717-334-5016, or E-mail

Dated “Headquarters McCall’s Division /  Near Falmouth May 5, 1862.”  2 pp. in ink on lined paper. Exhibits fold-marks, else VG.

These orders were issued to Pennsylvania Reserves brigade quartermasters and regimental surgeons on the eve of McClellan’s 1862 Peninsula Campaign, kicking off near Williamsburg, VA, in early May 182. Text:

“Special Orders….. The Quarter Masters of each Brigade will furnish the Surgeon of each Regiment in the Brigade with a box of the following dimensions (Outside dimensions 23 inches long, 12 inches high, and 12 inches wide.

The surgeon of each Regiment will place in said box a suitable quantity of lint, roller, & dressings for ready use in time of action, and will deliver the same to the Brigade Surgeon, that he maty place the same in the transport cart at head Quarters of each Brigade.

The Quarter Master of each Brigade will likewise furnish the transport cart with a box capable of being well secured to which each regimental surgeon will contribute such amount of drugs and, simultaneously; as the Brigade surgeon direct and deem necessary in the field.

Each box will be marked with the number of the Regiment from which its contents are procured. The Surgeons Orderly will carry on each march hereafter the condensed field or operating case of the Surgeon. The number of the Regiment or name of the Brigade Surgeon as the case may be, must be distinctly marked on each case. The acting Division Quarter Mater will furnish the Surgeons of the 1st Regiment of the Artillery, and Cavalry, and the Transport cart at Division Head Quarters with boxes of similar description as above.

By orders of Brig. Genl. McCall / (signed) H.J. Biddle /A.A.G.

Solid collectible for Pennsylvania Reserve Division aficionados.  [jp][ph:L]

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

THIS ITEM, AS WITH ALL OTHER ITEMS AVAILABLE ON OUR WEB SITE,

MAY BE PURCHASED THROUGH OUR LAYAWAY PROGRAM.

CLICK HERE FOR OUR POLICIES AND TERMS.

THANK YOU!

Inquire »

Inquire About PENNSYLVANIA RESERVES DIVISION / MEDICAL SPECIAL ORDERS

For inquiries, please email us at [email protected]

featured item

WOODWARD GETTYSBURG LAMP USING A CONFEDERATE 12-POUND SIDE-LOADING SPHERICAL CASE SHOT

Local gunsmith Edward Woodward turned his talents to the relic business not long after the battle, selling relics picked up here to veterans and visitors as early as 1865, and is particularly known for his engraved artillery rounds and his desk sets.… (490-6965). Learn More »

Upcoming Events

25
Nov

Dec. 7 - 8: Middle Tennessee Civil War Show Learn More »

Instagram