Declaration for invalid army pension with attached memorandum, 29 April 1880
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 1
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The collection contains letters, claim forms, affidavits, memoranda,
and other documents, 1880-1911, concerning William M. Coffin's
military pension and medical disabilities from his service in
the Civil War. The papers describe Coffin's state of health
and war related disabilities as well as his experiences with
medical care and treatments during and after the war. Coffin
suffered from typhoid fever, gunshot wounds, hemorrhoids, chronic diarrhea,
and rheumatism.
Dates
- 29 April 1880
Extent
From the Collection: 2 folders (29 items)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Creator
- From the Collection: Coffin, William M. (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Historical Medical Library of The College of Physicians of Philadelphia Repository
Contact:
19 S. 22nd Street
Philadelphia PA 19103 United States
19 S. 22nd Street
Philadelphia PA 19103 United States
