Knapp Frederick N Ewman 1821 (1 results)

1st Printing. 29, [3 (blank)] pp. 8vo. 8-5/16" x 5-9/16" This report by Knapp details the Commission's efforts to provide 'special relief' to Union soldiers in the Washington D.C. area. Key focus areas include: ? Expansion of care, as existing regiments become more aware of the Commission's work & support. ? The efforts specifically target those discharged in need of care, and travelling through the DC area before proceeding home. ? The need of additional resources, facilities & staff, to meet the needs of the increasing influx of soldiers. Modest wear, soiling & age-toning. Ex-lib, with small stamp in upper rt corner of p. 1. Faint tide-line /stain to lower quarter of last 2 leaves. Overall, a Very Good copy. Printed self wrappers, stab-sewn. Now housed in a clear archival mylar sleeve. …