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Abby Hopper Gibbons letter to her family
Title:
Abby Hopper Gibbons letter to her family
Description:
Written in Virginia during the Civil War. Discusses Colonel Russell and the capture of Petersburg. When discussing the wounded African American troops, states "I see no difference, save in complexion. It was a satisfaction to take care of them."
Date:
1864-06-15
Collection:
Abby Hopper Gibbons Papers, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College
Abby Hopper Gibbons letter to Julia Gibbons
Title:
Abby Hopper Gibbons letter to Julia Gibbons
Description:
Discusses her experiences as a war nurse, including treating the wounded on the poorly-ventilated ship "New World." Describes the general admiration for the "colored troops" in battle. Discusses a Colonel Russell and General Gilman Marston. Speaks at length of the suffering of the wounded.
Date:
1864-06-18
Collection:
Abby Hopper Gibbons Papers, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College
Abby Hopper Gibbons letter to her children
Title:
Abby Hopper Gibbons letter to her children
Description:
Describes her work caring for the wounded at City Point.
Date:
1864-06-20
Collection:
Abby Hopper Gibbons Papers, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College
Dr. R.J.P. Goodwin letter to Sarah Hopper Gibbons Emerson
Title:
Dr. R.J.P. Goodwin letter to Sarah Hopper Gibbons Emerson
Description:
Written from Cavalry Corps Hospital. Says she has been missed since she left City Point and updates her on recent events concerning friends/acquaintances. Is considering transferring to Beverly.
Date:
1864-08-01
Collection:
Abby Hopper Gibbons Papers, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College
Abby Hopper Gibbons letter to Lucy Gibbons Morse
Title:
Abby Hopper Gibbons letter to Lucy Gibbons Morse
Description:
Fragment. Discusses her experiences as a war nurse.
Date:
1864-06-16
Collection:
Abby Hopper Gibbons Papers, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College