Original 1863 Civil War Union Fort Macomb Hospital Order Signed Manuscript

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Original 1863 Civil War Union Fort Macomb Hospital Order Signed Manuscript:
$300.00

Offered here is an original handwritten Civil War Union military order dated April 1863, issued from Fort Macomb, Louisiana, authorizing the establishment or operation of a military hospital during wartime. This is a genuine wartime medical administration document from the height of the conflict.

Fort Macomb fell under Union control in 1862 following the capture of New Orleans and was used for coastal defense, quarantine enforcement, and military medical operations. By 1863, the fort played an important role in managing disease and troop health along the Gulf Coast. Orders specifically dealing with hospitals are significantly scarcer than standard troop or supply orders.

The document concludes with the classic 19th-century military endorsement “By command” and is signed by an офicer whose surname begins with “H” and ends in “-tine,” consistent with an adjutant or staff officer signing on behalf of the fort commander.

Key Features:

✅ Date: April 1863
✅ War: American Civil War
✅ Side: Union
✅ Location: Fort Macomb, Louisiana
✅ Subject: Military hospital / medical administration
✅ Format: Original handwritten ink manuscript
✅ Signature: “By command” with officer’s name ending in “-tine”
✅ Not a reproduction – fully authentic period document

Condition:

Good original condition for its age. Shows expected age toning, light creasing from storage, and handling wear consistent with a wartime field document. Ink remains legible and strong. No major losses.

Historical Importance:

This document represents a rare surviving example of Union medical logistics during the Civil War, tied to: