Contributed by Maine Historical Society
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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.
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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
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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
- Donations
- Leonard, Watson--Correspondence
- United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Civilian relief
- Maine Agency Sanitary Commission
- United States Sanitary Commission
- Maine--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
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