J.H. Hartmann letter to Mr. Simpson - November 9, 1918
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[November 9, 1918] Dear Mr. Simpson:- As I have a little time thought I would let you know that I am alive and well. I have just finished a special course that I have had here of 4 weeks in military surgery. What I have learned in those 4 weeks money could not have bought. It is a most wonderful training put on by the greatest specialist in their particular branches of surgery in America. The course I have taken is considered the cream of all the special courses given here, although it is the hardest. I thought I knew something about surgery before coming here, but, believe me I have had my eyes opened. I could dwell indefinitely upon the wonderful work taught in military surgery. Things look like the end of the war is neer, according to the newspapers here. We have been kept justed on the war news by the papers which we receive morning and evening, (the Chattanooga news) There is a regular scramble when the newsboy comes into the barracks each morning and evening with the papers The men in camp are all as anxious to heer of the [ms illegible: 1 wd] in the war as the folks are at home. Mr. Simpson what did you think of my brother leading the ticket on the judicial candidates. He certainly made a fine showing and is certain
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[page 2] to make a fine judge. If occasion should arise, and you should need him I am sure he will do what he can for you if within reason. All you have to say is that I refered you. I read the Wednesdays St. Louis papers showing how near your place of business was to a real fire. glad it did not cause interferrence with your busy industry. It seems that the “flu” scare is dying out now. A great many of the men in the camp had to wear masks and have their throats sprayed with a 4% sol Dichlorauine T. I had the pleasure of having the alive treatment. It certainly has helped to prevent the spread of the disease in this camp. This Dichlorauine T. has wonderful germicidal powers, and is used extensively in the Army in dressing surgical wounds. It seems to have replaced the Deken treatment to a certain extent. The weather here is very peculiar, it is far from being the sunny south. During the day it is like a cool summers day, but at night the air is very cool, damp and chilly it takes 3 blankets and pair of heavy socks to keep from freezing in bed. I think the air is very damp here at night and that is what makes the cold so penetrating. I believe I have written enough so will
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close hoping this letter finds you and your family as well as it leans Mr. With kindest regards I am Respectfully yours J. H. Hartmann, M.C. Co 25A Bn7 Camp Greenleaf Chickamauga Park, [Georgia] P. S. give my regards to Mr. Hebegger and Dr. Whelpley, and the rest of the boys. J.H.
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| Title | J.H. Hartmann letter to Mr. Simpson - November 9, 1918 |
| Creator | Hartmann, J.H. |
| Source | Hartmann, J.H. Letter to Mr. Simpson. 9 November 1918. Dr. Henry Milton Whelpley Collection, 1826-1929. A1737. Missouri History Museum, St. Louis, Missouri. |
| Description | J.H. Hartmann sent this letter to Mr. Simpson. Hartmann described the training course that he had completed on military surgery and described the outbreak of influenza at his Camp. This letter was written on Medical Corps U.S.A. letterhead. |
| Subject LCSH | World War, 1914-1918; Camp Greenleaf (Ga.); Influenza |
| Subject Local | WWI; World War I |
| Site Accession Number | A1737 |
| Contributing Institution | Missouri History Museum |
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| Date Original | November 9, 1918 |
| Language | English |