Letter dated April 5, 2001, from Sister Gerald (Hartney) to Sister Mary Brassil, mentioned how some Civil War sisters were still alive in 1931.

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• Sisters of the Holy Cross Collection | Congregation History and Identity | Historical Research and Studies | Civil War - Sister's Services, bulk: 1830-1910 | Declaration forms for nurses applying for a pension under the Act of August 5, 1892, August 5, 1892

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