Publisher's Synopsis
The Memoir of Jonathan Letterman is a historical book written by Bennett Augustine Clements in 1883. The book is a memoir of Jonathan Letterman, who was a medical officer in the United States Army during the American Civil War. Letterman is best known for his innovation and development of the modern military medical system, which helped to reduce the number of deaths and injuries in the war.The book provides a detailed account of Letterman's life, including his early years, education, and military service. It also describes his work as the medical director of the Army of the Potomac, where he implemented his medical system and made significant improvements to the care of wounded soldiers.The Memoir of Jonathan Letterman is a valuable historical document that sheds light on the important role played by medical officers during the American Civil War. It is an insightful and informative read for anyone interested in the history of medicine, military history, or the American Civil War.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.