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The CRUEL SIDE Of WAR With The ARMY Of The POTOMAC. Letters the Headquarters of the United States Sanitary Commission During the Peninsular Campaign in Virginia in 1862.
Boston: Roberts Brothers, 1898. 2nd edition, and 1st edition with this title (cf. Nevins II, p. 139). ix, [5], 210 pp (including Index). T.p. printed in red & black. Frontis + 2 inserted portrait plates. Sanitary Commission medallion to t.p. 12mo. 7-1/2" x 5". Original green cloth binding with gilt stamped lettering. TEG. Modest wear. Front board gilt bright. Prior ownership signature to ffep. Withal, a VG+ copy. Item #32332.1
Per Nevins, "Interesting and perceptive letters by a Nurse in the Sanitary Commission"
Price: $235.00