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Title [Letter to Alexander C. Hart from Augustus J. Pleasonton] [graphic].
Publisher Philadelphia
Date [ca. 1843]
Physical Description 1 sheet : ink ; sheet 20 x 15 cm (8 x 9.75 in.)
Description Manuscript letter from Augustus J. Pleasonton appointing Dr. Alexander C. Hart as a surgeon in the first regiment of artillery of the Pennsylvania militia in 1843. Alexander Chambers Hart (1811-1884) was a physician and surgeon. He helped found the Charity Hospital of Philadelphia and served during the Civil War.
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Date from item.
Manuscript written on recto: Head Quarters. 1st Regt of Artillery, Philadelphia, June 1st, 1843.To Surgeon Alexander C. Hart, 1st Regt of Artillery, Sir, You are hereby appointed to be the Surgeon of the First Regiment of Artillery in the First Brigade of the First Division of Pennsylvania Militia. Your uniform and equipment will be similar to those of a surgeon in the Army of the United States. Be pleased to inform me at your earliest convenience of your acceptance or non-acceptance of this appointment. Very Respectfully your obedt servant, A.J. Pleasonton, Colonel.
Gift of David Doret, 2017.
Subject Hart, Alexander Chambers, 1811-1884.
Pleasonton, A. J. (Augustus James), 1808-1894.
Pennsylvania Militia, 1st Artillery Regiment.
Genre Manuscripts -- 1840-1850.
Location Library Company of Philadelphia| Print Department| *Phila Certificates - Military - Hart Collection [P.2010.21.5.5]
Accession number P.2010.21.5.5