Historical Bibliography Updated: June 17, 2026
Medical recollections of the Army of the Potomac.
Publication Details
New York: D. Appleton and Company, 1866 CE.
Letterman originated modern methods for medical organization in armies and on the battlefield. His system of organization enabled thousands of wounded men to be recovered and treated during the American Civil War. Digital facsimile from Google Books at this link.
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Thematic Classifications
| Catalog Metadata | Reference Information |
|---|---|
| Entry Number | #9214 |
| Permanent Link | https://staging.historyofmedicine.com/entry/11396 |
| Author Bio Link | civilwar.org ↗ |
| External URL | medical-recollections-of-the-army-of-the-potomac |
Geographic Context
Publication place: New York