Oct 26, 2023 - Sale 2650

Sale 2650 - Lot 10

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Estimate: $ 600 - $ 900
(CIVIL WAR.) BARLOW, FRANCIS CHANNING. Autograph Letter Signed, "Francis C. Barlow," to Surgeon of Volunteers Dr. George Suckley ("My dear Doctor"), explaining that he believes his extreme pain was neuralgic, mentioning that his wound has not yet healed, stating that he has difficulty walking and tires easily, remarking that he has been at Brattleboro, hoping to meet again soon, and thanking for his skillful attendance. Attestation signed by Suckley in upper margin of first page: "Autograph letter / from Gen: Barlow / Geo. Suckley/ Surg Vol's / &c." 4 pages, 8vo, written on a folded sheet, ruled paper; faint scattered staining to first and terminal pages, remnants of prior mounting on terminal page along vertical fold, folds. Staatsburg, 7 September 1863
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"I told you I would let you know how I got on.
"The pains which I had somewhat in Baltimore increased afterwards & became very violent. They attacked me when I was lying perfectly still. I could not sit up or touch my feet to the ground for many days. Suddenly they departed & have now almost entirely left me. I think they were neuralgic. . . .
"The cut you made has not entirely healed & there is still discharge. A piece of my shirt as large as a shilling came out of the lower orifice. . . .
"I hobble about some, but my back is as bent as a bow & I get easily tired. I travel about on the stretcher. . . ."
At the Battle of Gettysburg, July 1-3, 1863, General Francis C. Barlow commanded a division of the Union XI Corps, during which he was severely wounded. Left by his own troops, Barlow was found alive and sent to a field hospital by Confederates. At some point, Barlow was attended by Medical Director of the XI Corps Dr. George Suckley, but he was not fit for service until April of the following year, when he participated in the Overland Campaign.