War-dated ALS signed “D. A. Buehler,” three pages, lightly-lined on two adjoining sheets, 5 x 8, October 21, 1863. Letter to Surgeon Henry James of Camp Letterman concerning reimbursement for damages to the local school while it was being used as a hospital after the Battle of Gettysburg. In part: “Capt. Blood is adjusting some damages to the furniture of the school buildings of 'Gettysburg School District' during its recent occupation for Hospital purposes by U. States, and today requested me to procure from you a certificate that the building was so used. Although…the repairs have been made under his direction, it seems that a surgeon's certificate is necessary to accompany the vouchers. Will you do us the favor to send us…the necessary certificate…the building was taken possession of on the 1st of July and continued in use until…about the last of August…first by Dr. Tate and then by Dr. Rulison of the cavalry…I do not recollect the precise date of its vacation.” In fine condition, with intersecting folds. David A. Buehler served as secretary of the Gettysburg school district from 1852 to 1867. The Union Public School had nearly 400 students enrolled at the time of the battle, and were displaced from July through September while over 60 wounded Union cavalrymen were cared for there. Pre-certified PSA/DNA.
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