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  • Text: ...Poindexter’s and made a note of disability on account of Rheumatism on his pass which had expired.— Had some music. Part of ball removed from Reid’s63 thigh that had been there 5 months—Chloroform used. Effected kindly. Stated on paper around the applications for furloughs, that les...
John Bennitt Civil War Diary, volume 2
This diary is one of three kept by physician John Bennitt of Centreville, Michigan describing his experience as a Civil War surgeon for the 19th Michigan Infantry Regiment. The first volume (Sept. 1, 1863-Jan. 26, 1864) details Bennitt's stay at camps in Murfreesboro and as head of the General Hospital in McMinnville, Tennessee. The volume focuses on medical conditions treated, medicines prescribed, surgery performed (including amputations), and the progress of patients. Other entries describe his daily routine, living conditions, weather, correspondence, attendance at bible class, and occasional war news. The last pages of the volume includes an account of letters written and received with names of correspondents and dates.
John Bennitt Civil War diary, volume 1

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  • Text: ...Called on Dr. Hawks Mr. & Mrs. Morse & Mr. Pillsbury, 40 & remain overnight—have some music and cards. Friday, March 24, 1865 Fair & cool with wind. Examine 40 Negroes for Soldiers for Col. Hutchings41 in A.M.— Wrote unofficial letter to Surgn Goodman, asking his kind of...
John Bennitt Civil War Diary, volume 3