Box 16
Contains 94 Results:
Examination paper on physiology, February 8, 1875
Reed writes a paper on physiology for qualification as an Army Surgeon. [Courtesy of the National Archives and Records Administration]
Examination paper on hygiene, February 8, 1875
Reed writes a paper on hygiene for qualification as an Army Surgeon. [Courtesy of the National Archives and Records Administration]
Examination paper on surgery, circa February 8, 1875
Reed writes a paper on surgery for qualification as an Army Surgeon. [Courtesy of the National Archives and Records Administration]
Army Medical Board Certificate for Walter Reed, February 8, 1875
Reed's Army Medical Board Certificate gives his personal information and includes the names of the Board members. [Courtesy of the National Archives and Records Administration]
Letter from Joseph B. Brown to the Surgeon General, February 12, 1875
Brown recommends Reed's appointment as Assistant Surgeon, US Army, but notes that Reed's acquaintance with general literature and science is not up to the expected standard. [Courtesy of the National Archives and Records Administration]
Letter from Walter Reed to C. H. Crane, February 18, 1875
Reed declines an appointment as Acting Assistant Surgeon, United States Army. [Courtesy of the National Archives and Records Administration]
Letters of recommendation for Walter Reed, April 12, 1875
This series of endorsements by various members of the political and military community supports Reed's desire to join the Surgeon General's staff. [Courtesy of the National Archives and Records Administration]
Letters of recommendation for Walter Reed, April 13, 1875
This series of endorsements by the Surgeon General and Secretary of War requests that Reed be assigned to a military post on the Atlantic Coast. [Courtesy of the National Archives and Records Administration]
Oath of Office given by Walter Reed, July 2, 1875
Reed signs an Oath of Office after being appointed to Assistant Surgeon in the Military Services of the United States. [Courtesy of the National Archives and Records Administration]
Letter from Walter Reed to the Adjutant General, July 3, 1875
Reed informs the Adjutant General about his appointment as Assistant Surgeon. [Courtesy of the National Archives and Records Administration]
Letter from Charles B. Byrne to the Surgeon General, July 31, 1875
Byrne informs the Surgeon General that Reed will be assigned to Willets Point for instruction in the duties of a medical officer. Following instruction, a report is to be sent to the Military Division of the Atlantic. [Courtesy of the National Archives and Records Administration]
Letter from C. H. Crane to Charles B. Byrne, July 31, 1875
The Surgeon General has assigned Walter Reed to Willet's Point, New York Harbor for instructions in the duties of a Medical Officer.
Cards from Walter Reed requesting permission to call on Emilie B. Lawrence, circa 1875
In these two cards, Reed requests permission to call on Lawrence.
Note from Walter Reed to Emilie B. Lawrence, circa 1875
Reed requests that Lawrence stay at home so he can visit her in the evening.