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Ross, Jonathan Smith, 1822-1877

 

Dates

  • Existence: 1822 - 1877

Biography

Ross was surgeon in charge at the Medical Divisio, General Army Camp Hospital, Aquia, Virginia.

Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:

Jonathan Smith Ross letter

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 848178.1
Mss 848178.1
Date(s): 1848-02-28
Abstract

In English.

Jonathan Smith Ross letter

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 863129
Mss 863129
Date(s): 1863-01-29
Scope and Contents

Three-page letter from Jonathan Smith Ross at Windmill Point, Aquia, Virginia to Seraphina H. Putnam (Ross) Jackman, describing the poor condition of the camp hospitals which has not enough fuel and blankets. The men are dispirited and weakened by not being furnished with the proper food. Wants Mr. Jackman to visit him if he is in Washington. Fancies what a visit from his father would be like.

Jonathan Smith Ross letter

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 864308.1
Mss 864308.1
Date(s): 1864-05-08
Scope and Contents

Letter from Jonathan Smith Ross in Chancellorsville, Virgina to Seraphine H. Putnam (Ross) Jackman, telling her that there has been awful fighting and a great many men were killed and wounded, many officers, including Sam Hutchins. He has been operating steadily for more than 40 hours and is so tired he cannot sleep.

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