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Economical observations on military hospitals; and the prevention and cure of diseases incident to an army. In three parts: addressed I. To ministers of state and legislatures, II. To commanding officers, III. To the medical staff.
Publication Details
Wilmington, DE: Printed by J. Wilson, 1815 CE.
When this was published Tilton was serving as the first Surgeon General of the Army. On the title page of his book he characterized himself as "Physician and Surgeon in the Revolutionary Army of the United States." Digital facsimile from the Internet Archive at this link.
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| Catalog Metadata | Reference Information |
|---|---|
| Entry Number | #9206 |
| Permanent Link | https://staging.historyofmedicine.com/entry/11387 |
| Author Bio Link | Wikipedia ↗ |
| External URL | economical-observations-on-military-hospitals-and-the-prevention-and-cure-of-diseases-incident-to-an-army-in-three-parts-addressed-i-to-ministers-of-state-and-legislatures-ii-to-commanding-officers-iii-to-the-medical-staff |
Geographic Context
Publication place: Wilmington, DE