Excerpt of Dr. Joseph Goodhue’s Diary

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American soldiers were more likely to die from disease or accidents than they were to fall in battle. Dr. Joseph Goodhue was the United States Army surgeon assigned to Fort Constitution, New Hampshire in the early 19th century. His graphic description of John Pettis’ death highlights the role drinking played in American culture at that time. The per capita consumption of alcohol was much higher than in the 20th century and led to the temperance movement of the 19th century.

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Item typePersonal Documents
Diary, Journal
AuthorGoodhue, Dr. Joseph
Date1812-01-12
PlaceNew England
TopicMilitary, Wars, Battles
Food, Cooking, Beverage, Alcohol
Medical, Health, Disease
EraNational Expansion and Reform, 1816–1860
EventWar of 1812. 1812–1815
MaterialPaper
Process/FormatHandwriting
Dimension detailsProcess Material: manuscript, paper, ink Height: 12.25 in Width: 7.75 in
Catalog #L99.185
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Goodhue, Dr. Joseph. Excerpt of Dr. Joseph Goodhue’s Diary. January 12, 1812. Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association, American Centuries. https://americancenturies.org/collection/l99-185/. Accessed on October 7, 2024.

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