Medical update from the frigate U.S.S. United States
Item
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Title
Medical update from the frigate U.S.S. United States
Description
Personal letter from Gillaspy, Surgeon's Mate, to Simmons. Gillaspy notes that he has not been well since he last saw Simmons. Mentions medical situation on the Navy frigate U.S.S. United States. One fellow has died. Gillaspy surmises that Simmons has heard about his fate. The old fellow gave several severe jerks. Gillaspy remains very weak, is unable to walk, speak, or eat...still tormented. He appointed [D. Bullen?] as mate...his acceptance has not been sent yet. Gillaspy closes by noting this is his first attempt and he is tired...his nurse is holding him. He sends his best to the Simmons family and asks that Simmons write a few lines back.
short description
Personal letter from Gillaspy, Surgeon's Mate, to Simmons from the U.S.S. United States.
year created
1797
month created
10
day created
10
author
recipient
notable person/group
William Simmons
George Gillaspy
U.S.S. United States
United States Navy
W. Hagner
notable location
Baltimore
Falls Schuylkill River
notable item/thing
shipboard sickness
frigate
document number
1797101070101
page start
1
number of pages
3
Item sets
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Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (3 pages) | YWX03 (3 pages) | Collection: Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217) | Gillaspie, George |
| [view document] (3 pages) | YWX03a (3 pages) | Collection: Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217) | Gillaspie, George |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | George Gillaspy | [unknown] | [n/a] |
| Recipient | William Simmons | [unknown] | [n/a] |