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American Civil War
Volunteer Surgens
The administration of Dr. DeCamp appears to have been most efficient and considerate, as established by the following rebel authority, and illustrating, at least in one instance, the fact that rebel wounded received humane treatment at Union hands:
Confederate Hospitals,
Harrodsburg, Kentucky, Nov. 14th, 1862.
Sir—As we shall soon be called to report at the headquarters of the Confederate Army of Mississippi, we desire, before our departure, to signify to you our feelings for your conduct towards us and the patients in our charge.
You, as Post Surgeon, have labored under very many serious disadvantages; yet through your skill and untiring energy you have rendered the sick and wounded as comfortable as could have been done under more favorable circumstances. You have evinced a desire to extend to us those courtesies which professional etiquette sanctions, and are suggested by a sound and discriminating mind; and for all of which you will, Sir, please receive our thanks and best. wishes for your prosperity.
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