Civil war

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Declaration forms for nurses applying for a pension under the Act of August 5, 1892

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This document lists the Sisters of the Congregation of the Sisters of the Holy Cross (C.S.C.) who served during the Civil War and the Spanish-American War. It includes details such as names, birth dates, places of origin, military service dates, and notable experiences. The research was conducted by Sister M. Campion Kuhn in August 1997 and provides a historical account of the contributions made by these women in military service.

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Forms Used by the United States Armey for Nurses Service

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The document appears to contain fragmented references to various religious figures and concepts, possibly related to Catholic traditions or saints. It includes mentions of locations and names that are not clearly defined. The text is disjointed and lacks coherent context, making it difficult to ascertain specific details or themes.

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The document appears to contain a list of names associated with various locations, primarily mentioning Washington and Memphis. It includes references to individuals with titles or roles, though the context is unclear. The text seems to be fragmented and may relate to a religious or community organization.

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This document appears to be a list of nurses engaged for service in Union Hospitals during the Civil War, specifically mentioning their involvement in hospitals in Memphis and possibly in Pará, Kentucky. It includes names and dates related to their service, with a focus on the year 1889. The text is somewhat unclear due to OCR errors, but it highlights the contributions of these women in a historical context.

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This folder contains a list of Sisters who receive pensions from the War Department, detailing both their religious and baptismal names. Each entry includes the religious name followed by the individual's baptismal name in parentheses. The list highlights the contributions of these Sisters and their recognition by the War Department. It serves as a historical record of the Sisters' involvement and support during a time of need.