Address of the Commander-in-chief and Report of the Surgeon General (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781149845134)

This volume comprises the "Address of the Commander-in-Chief" and the "Report of the Surgeon General" delivered at the 17th National Encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) in Denver, 1883. Assembled here are reflections on the state of the GAR, the welfare of its members, and a detailed medical assessment likely focusing on the health issues and long-term effects of the Civil War on Union veterans.

The GAR was a fraternal organization composed of veterans who served in the Union Army, Navy, and Marine Corps during the American Civil War. It played a significant role in American politics and culture, advocating for veterans' rights, pensions, and memorializing the war. This document offers insight into the priorities and concerns of the GAR during the late 19th century and the ongoing impact of the war on those who fought to preserve the Union.

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