Civil War Era Report Of The Western Sanitary Commission – 1863

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Civil War Era Report Of The Western Sanitary Commission – 1863

An important and historically significant Civil War publication titled Report of the Western Sanitary Commission for the Year Ending June 1st, 1863, printed in St. Louis, Missouri in 1863.

This scarce wartime report documents the activities and humanitarian efforts of the Western Sanitary Commission, one of the most influential civilian relief organizations serving Union soldiers in the Western Theater during the Civil War. Organized under the authority of Major General John C. Frémont in 1861, the Commission worked tirelessly to provide medical care, hospital supplies, food, transportation, and aid to wounded and sick soldiers.

The interior text includes references to:
“Gen. Fremont’s Original Order”
and details the organization’s mission, operations, and support efforts during one of the most critical periods of the war.

The report remains in its original paper wraps and displays attractive period typography throughout. Honest age toning, scattered foxing, and wear consistent with age only enhance the authenticity and historical appeal of this survivor.

Civil War sanitary commission material is highly sought after due to its direct connection to wartime medical care, soldier welfare, and civilian relief efforts. Publications from the Western Sanitary Commission are considerably less common than those from the better-known United States Sanitary Commission, making this an especially desirable research and display piece.

A fine addition to any advanced Civil War library, medical collection, or archive relating to Union wartime relief organizations.

Inventory Number: HIS 324