American Revolution
First Surgeon Under General George Washington Writes a Medical Document from Valley Forge
c. 1778, Signed Medical Document, Valley Forge, PA, Very Fine.
Autographed Document Signed, “Albigene Waldo, Surgeon of the 1st Cont.” in brown ink on fine-laid paper, no date, Valley Forge, 7” x 7” sheet attached to a larger sheet of lined paper with printed historical background on Waldo by the Rhode Island Historical Society. This document reads in full: “Stephen Califf, the bearer, in building the Barracks at Valley Forge - by lifting a heavy piece of Timber - brought on a large Rupture at the Groin - for which he has been obliged to wear a Truss ever since - Yet he continued to do his duty as a good Soldier, so far as his Situation would possibly admit of...” Waldo was not only the first surgeon in the Revolutionary army but also a personal friend of Washington’s and sometimes served as his private secretary. Lightly stained page, bottom corners are absent, affecting the tail-end of “Cont.” below Waldo’s signature. Beautiful, large signature--over 4” long, with flourishes.
The main camp of the Continental Army was established under the command of George Washington at Valley Forge. The winter was severe, food and clothing inadequate, and illness and suffering pervaded the camp. The number of ragged and half-starved troops dwindled through desertion; the remaining men, about 11,000, talked of mutiny but were held together by their loyalty to Washington and to the patriotic cause.
First Surgeon Under General George Washington Writes a Medical Document from Valley Forge
c. 1778, Signed Medical Document, Valley Forge, PA, Very Fine.
Autographed Document Signed, “Albigene Waldo, Surgeon of the 1st Cont.” in brown ink on fine-laid paper, no date, Valley Forge, 7” x 7” sheet attached to a larger sheet of lined paper with printed historical background on Waldo by the Rhode Island Historical Society. This document reads in full: “Stephen Califf, the bearer, in building the Barracks at Valley Forge - by lifting a heavy piece of Timber - brought on a large Rupture at the Groin - for which he has been obliged to wear a Truss ever since - Yet he continued to do his duty as a good Soldier, so far as his Situation would possibly admit of...” Waldo was not only the first surgeon in the Revolutionary army but also a personal friend of Washington’s and sometimes served as his private secretary. Lightly stained page, bottom corners are absent, affecting the tail-end of “Cont.” below Waldo’s signature. Beautiful, large signature--over 4” long, with flourishes.
The main camp of the Continental Army was established under the command of George Washington at Valley Forge. The winter was severe, food and clothing inadequate, and illness and suffering pervaded the camp. The number of ragged and half-starved troops dwindled through desertion; the remaining men, about 11,000, talked of mutiny but were held together by their loyalty to Washington and to the patriotic cause.
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9:00 AM PT - Apr 24th, 2005
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