A field hospital scene
Digital Commonwealth — Boston Public Library

A field hospital scene

Gibson, James F., 1828- · June 30, 1862

CC0 — Public Domain
Digital Commonwealth — Boston Public Library

From "War Memories" catalog: During a battle "field hospitals" are established as near as possible to the line of battle. This view gives a glimpse of the field hospital at Savage Station, Va., during the battle of June 27, 1862. The wounded that are brought in by the hundreds and laid on the ground. The surgeons are busy dressing their wounds.

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