#50 • Civil War Orders by Brigadier General T.W. Sherman

Part of June 2023 Premier Auction (live auction by Alaska Premier Auctions & Appraisals)

High bid $170.00

Status: Sold

Category: Antiques

A handwritten General Orders No. 36 from U.S. Army Brigadier General Thomas West Sherman (1813-1879) c.1862 appointing a Medical Director tasked with organizing hospitals during the Civil War. The orders are matted and wrapped for protection measuring approximately 10" x 12". Transcription of text below: Head Quarters United States Forces Carrollton La. Dec. 22nd 1862 General Orders No. 36 Surgeon Wm. B. Eager Jr. 162nd New York is hereby announced as Medical Director at these Head Quarters. He will immediately organize Regimental Hospitals in proper localities, applying to the Quarter Master at these Head Quarters for buildings suitable for the same. No building is to be occupied as a hospital unless assigned by the Quarter master after having been approved by the Medical Director at these Head Quarters. By Order of Brig. Genl. T.W. Sherman