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A Confederate surgeon's letters to his wife

By Spencer Glasgow Welch
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A collection of personal letters from a wartime surgeon to his wife that chronicles marches, front-line engagements and major campaigns while describing medical work amid battlefield casualties, camp illnesses and shortages. Entries recount skirmishes and large battles, hospital conditions and surgical care, winter privations, strategic movements and military discipline, including executions. Alongside detailed reporting of military life, the correspondence conveys private concern for family, reflections on duty and courage, and the emotional toll of sustained conflict, giving sequential, eyewitness glimpses of the hardships faced by soldiers and those who tended them.

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Spencer Glasgow Welch

Spencer Glasgow Welch was a Confederate surgeon during the American Civil War, known for his poignant correspondence with his wife. His notable work, "A Confederate Surgeon’s Letters to His Wife," provides a personal glimpse into the experiences and challenges faced by medical personnel during the war. Through his letters, Welch not only documents the realities of battlefield medicine but also reflects on the emotional toll of separation and conflict. His writings contribute to the understanding of the human side of war, offering valuable insights into both the medical practices of the time and the personal sacrifices made by families.

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