Ambulance System Needed

PETITION FOR AN AMBULANCE SYSTEM, Boston, October, 1863

The undersigned , feeling a common interest in the safety and comfort of those known and unknown to them, who are engaged in fighting the battles of our country, respectfully ask your attention to the subject of this communication.

It is evident that there is a difference of opinion about the perfection and usefulness of the Ambulance System of the United States Army.  Some gentlemen, basing their opinions upon observation, consider it as perfect as it can be made, sufficient for its purposes, well organized, and in good working condition.  A large number of the medical profession, who consider their observations upon the battlefield has been equally extensive, think that they are in great imperfections, and the necessity for improvement………The welfare of our brethren should be among our first aims.  The discussion of the subject by Congress can only be fruitful of good.

                                 (Liberator, Nov 6, 1863, pg 3)