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American Civil War
Volunteer Surgens
Not only the government ambulances and wagons, but every other possible means of transportation which could be devised, were resorted to by the sick and wounded to reach Fredericksburg, the newly established base and depot of supplies.
"On the 12th day of May I received from you, General, on behalf of the Governor, the following telegram:
' To J. Tunnicliff; Jr., Michigan State Agent:
" ' The Governor directs that you make every exertion to take care of the Michigan wounded Soldiers. Employ sufficient assistance to do so, and use what money maybe necessary. Should you need any number of assistants from the State, inform by telegraph, and acknowledge the receipt of this dispatch by telegraph. '
"Upon receipt of the above, and after consultation with General Joseph K.
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