Michael O'Neil
Private
- Joined
- Nov 30, 2010
- Location
- Liverpool, UK
Hi folks,
Wasn't really sure where to post this as it's more a request for help with transcribing and I couldn't find a specific area for that but it is a medical issue so here goes.
It's a US Navy hospital admission ticket and it refers to a John O'Neil (2nd Class Fireman) who was transferred to the hospital ship USS Ben Morgan stationed at Hampton Rhodes, VA from the USS Port Royal. I have his pension files which states he died of typhoid on 20 June 1862 at 4.30pm. The death notification states that he was admitted to treatment on 10 June 1862 (so presumably aboard the Port Royal) and that he was admitted 15 June 1862 from the Port Royal (so presumably to the Ben Morgan). John was born 14 May 1842 in Ireland and had come to New York City in 1852, he'd enlisted 19 April 1862 in NYC and his Rendezvous Report says he was a native of New York (incorrect). He was buried in Calvary Cemetery, Queens on 24 June 1862.
The front of the hospital ticket is dated 14 June 1862 and the reverse talks about the treatment given to him but I have no idea what medicaments were used or administered hence my request in this forum.
It starts…
John O'Neill 2nd C. F. (???) 21 nativity N. York shipped N. York went upon list June 10th complaining of violent pain in bowels.
Would really appreciate any help with this especially the sort of treatment given to typhoid sufferers and how effective or successful it was.
Regards - Michael.
Wasn't really sure where to post this as it's more a request for help with transcribing and I couldn't find a specific area for that but it is a medical issue so here goes.
It's a US Navy hospital admission ticket and it refers to a John O'Neil (2nd Class Fireman) who was transferred to the hospital ship USS Ben Morgan stationed at Hampton Rhodes, VA from the USS Port Royal. I have his pension files which states he died of typhoid on 20 June 1862 at 4.30pm. The death notification states that he was admitted to treatment on 10 June 1862 (so presumably aboard the Port Royal) and that he was admitted 15 June 1862 from the Port Royal (so presumably to the Ben Morgan). John was born 14 May 1842 in Ireland and had come to New York City in 1852, he'd enlisted 19 April 1862 in NYC and his Rendezvous Report says he was a native of New York (incorrect). He was buried in Calvary Cemetery, Queens on 24 June 1862.
The front of the hospital ticket is dated 14 June 1862 and the reverse talks about the treatment given to him but I have no idea what medicaments were used or administered hence my request in this forum.
It starts…
John O'Neill 2nd C. F. (???) 21 nativity N. York shipped N. York went upon list June 10th complaining of violent pain in bowels.
Would really appreciate any help with this especially the sort of treatment given to typhoid sufferers and how effective or successful it was.
Regards - Michael.