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J. C. Strickland 11th SC medical issues

The below information came from the Medical and Surgical History of the War of the Rebellion . Part III Volume II.

“Private J. C. Strickland, Company D 11th South Carolina, had a quotidian chill October 8, 1864, at 10 a.m. Next day at 9:30 a. m. the roller was applied for half an hour. A chill, however, occurred. The application was repeated on the 10th and no chill occurred. Next day he had fever, which continued several days. He was given quinine, two grains every three hours and the paroxysms were finally checked. On the 18th a chill occurred at 9:00 p.m. The roller was applied at 8:30 p.m. on the 19th 20th and 21st , without success but on the 22nd the chill was arrested and did not recur. Eight ounces of turpentine were used without any injurious effects.”

This would seem to fit in nicely with page 25 of John C. Strickland's Compiled Military Service Records.