Civil War Hospital Steward

What was the hospital steward and what were his duties and the roles he played in the American Civil War? We take a look at primary sources to answer these questions!

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Hospital Steward's Manual:
https://collections.nlm.nih.gov/catalog/nlm:nlmuid-101526781-bk

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https://www.civilwarmed.org/surgeons-call/steward2/