George Quincey Turner's Medical Examination & Furlough

Hd.qtrs. Harrison's Brigade
Oct. 12th 1863

I certify that I have carefully examined Geo. Q. Turner (Topographical engineer, Harrison's Staff) and find him unfit for Service, because of ch. Diarrhaea. I therefore recommend that he be sent to hospital at Rome, Ga. for treatment.

P. H. Thornton
Jr. Surg., Harrison's Brigade

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Dr. Nichols,
Please allow Mr. Turner to go to Mr. Ware's house if he wishes, and give him such attention as he needs, and oblige your friend

P. H. Thornton

[Written on the back.]

Hd.Qrs. Harrisons Brig Blue Springs near Decatur, AL Oct 12th, 1863
Approved By order of Col. Thos. Harrison Comdg Cav Brig
B. F. Batchelor A.A.A. GENL.

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Dear Sir:
Pvt. Geo. Q. Turner Co. C 8 Texas Cavy - quite feeble with chronic Diarrhea of long standing and of strenuous character - is furloughed to Mobile - He will spend a few days rest in Atlanta and I commend him to your care - You will find him a clever gentleman worthy of any attention to his comfort you may be able to give him.

Respectfully yours Robert Battey
Surgeon in charge

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