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nurses should be paid

From The New-York Times January 10, 1864: Ladies’ National Army Relief Association. WASHINGTON, Thursday, Jan. 7, 1864. To the Editor of the New-York Times: Thankful for your courtesy in publishing my letter in your issue of the 3d, I desire … Continue reading

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General Hospital (#1)

Nursing opportunities in Black and White as war progresses From the Richmond Daily Dispatch June 9, 1862: Wanted — Nurses. –Wanted immediately, at the General Hospital, twenty men, white or black, to act as Nurses. I will give twenty dollars … Continue reading

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“Angel to the South”

From the Richmond Daily Dispatch August 31, 1861: Meeting of Alabamians. At a meeting of the citizens of Alabama, held at the Ballard House in the city of Richmond, Va., on Wednesday evening, Aug. 28, to take into consideration some … Continue reading

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