Handwriting Question

[CyleKostello]

Hi all,

Doing some research on a new purchase. Digging through the records and came across this hospital admit slip. Trying to read the diagnosis section and I can't make out the first word.

It says "[something] right arm". Thought it might be "infected" but I don't think that's right.

Thanks in advance! I do struggle with 19th century penmanship at times.

He's borne on regimental rolls as "absent wounded" in May

 

[Bob Velke]

Erysipelas - a skin infection.

 

[CyleKostello]

Erysipelas - a skin infection.

That's it! Thanks

 

[lupaglupa]

@CyleKostello anytime you have a question on old medical terms you can try consulting the list of medical terms posted at the top of the Medical Care forum. They have hundreds of entries on 19th century diseases using the terms common for them at the time:

Medical Terms

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Some times when I can make out some of the letters but not all I use this list to aid me.

 

[LoyaltyOfDogs]

I'm not familiar with the New England Historical Genealogy Society, but their upcoming free webinar on "Deciphering Old Handwriting" recently caught my eye and may be of interest to other CWT members too. It's Jan. 26 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. Eastern time, and requires advance registration.

 

[MRB1863]

Here is another short document that may provide some hints for you:

https://www.gettysburg.edu/special-collections/pdfs/cwvfm/CWVFM-152.pdf

 

[CyleKostello]

Thanks all! Normally I can puzzle out the handwriting but I wouldn't have gotten Erysipelas in a million years.

Appreciate the additional resources as well!

 

[Ole Miss]

@lelliott19 would be one to consult about reading ole documents. She is very skilled and always pleased to assist
Regards
David

 

[CyleKostello]

For those interested. Here's the badge I was researching.

Insignia - Silver 2nd Corps Badge of George H. Patch, 19th Massachusetts Infantry | Relic Hunting & Collecting

Hi all, thought I'd share my first pickup of 2022! Pictured is a beautiful silver 2nd Corps badge. Engraved on the reverse "Geo. H. Patch". The trefoil of the 2nd corps is suspended by a bar engraved "19th Mass". In particular I loved the enamel work on the front. George Henry Patch was born on...

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