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Our Surgeon

he is not an extremist either in religion
not politics, but is inclined to a liberal view
in each.  He supports our present administration
firmly, and is severe on rebels, even favoring
the severest methods in crushing the rebellion.
Long may he line to do good to ManKind

Our Surgeon
We have one of the best surgeons in the
army, a man who has studied the Materia
Metica thoroughly and who has spent
the best years of his life in the successful
practice of his profession.  S. M. Cobb,
is not only beloved by the men as a
surgeon, but also on account of his
gentlemanly conduct, and his sympathy
with the sick.  He was promoted to chief
surgeon of our regiment on the resignation
of Dr Chambers.  He has recently returned
from his home, where he spent several
months, on sick furlough. He endured
the service very well until our last march
to Jackson when he took sick.  He is unwell now.

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he is not an extremist either in religion not politics, but is inclined to a liberal view in each. He supports our present administration firmly, and is severe on rebels, even favoring the severest methods in crushing the rebellion. Long may he line to do good to ManKind Our Surgeon We have one of the best surgeons in the army, a man who has studied the Materia Metica thoroughly and who has spent the best years of his life in the successful practice of his profession. S. M. Cobb, is not only beloved by the men as a surgeon, but also on account of his gentlemanly conduct, and his sympathy with the sick. He was promoted to chief surgeon of our regiment on the resignation of Dr Chambers. He has recently returned from his home, where he spent several months, on sick furlough. He endured the service very well until our last march to Jackson when he took sick. He is unwell now.