Order Issued by Colonel William Gates for the Establishment of a Hospital in Tampico

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Issued from Head Quarters, Tampico Department [War Department], signed illegibly, this document provides for the establishment of a Marine hospital in the port by Dr. C.M. Hitchcock, "for the receipt of sick sailors and sick Americans who may be placed there under indigent circumstances." Chase is mentioned and will be involved, as harbor dues will pay the hospital's expenses. The document was issued by order of Col. Gates.

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1848-04-05

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Chase Family Papers

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AR343-1-8

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Correspondence

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