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Compiled and Researched by Mark C. Hageman and Bob Gilbert
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The following is an on-going collection of The Papers of Albert James Myer. As time permits, documents belonging to, or in reference of Albert James Myer will be digitalized and where possible transcribed for future reference. Because of the size of this collection, it will be completed over time. Our suggestion is to check back periodically as new documents are added to our digital web collection. |
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| Important Dates and Events (1) See PDF of this Document |
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Degrees Hobart College- Aug 4, 1847 B.A. Degrees Honorary Hobart College- July 18, 1872 LL.D. [Doctorate of Law] Grades Military Assistant Surgeon with Rank of First Lieut. U.S. Army. Sept. 24, 1854 |
| Myer to Conrad July 9, 1851 (3) See PDF of this Document | |||
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Buffalo- July 9, 1851 Hon Charles M. Conrad
Sir: Will you be so kind as to have me informed when the next meeting of the board for the examination of candidates for admission to the Medical Staff of the Army, takes place; or if two are appointed, at what times; and places, they will be held. It is my intention to apply for permission to present myself as a candidate, and my conduct will be influenced by the knowledge I now seek. I learn from a copy of the "Directions" that my application must be accompanied by suitable testimonials as to my moral and physical capacities. Would the reccommendation of the Member of Congress from this district be regarded as sufficient or will additional signatures be required? You will pardon me for troubling you with these queries. They are, to me, of some importance, and I know of no other quarter, to which to address them. I remain Sir: | |||
| See Testimonials Myer Submitted |
| Myer to Conrad Aug. 25, 1851 (3) See PDF of this Document |
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Buffalo- Aug 25, 1851 Hon Charles M. Conrad Sir: I request permission to present myself, before the Army Board of Medical Examiners, at its next session, as a candidate for admission to the Medical Staff of the Army. I am twenty three years of age. My residence is at Buffalo, Erie County. State of New York. In compliance with information received from the office of the Surgeon General, and for which, I am indebted to your attention to my previous letter, I forward to you, enclosed, testimonials as to my moral and physical qualities, and professional attainments, from the following gentlemen: R. Riley Bt. Major Gen'l. U.S. Army. J.R. Smith. Bt. Lieut. Col. Major 7th Infantry. U.S.A. G.R. Babcock State Senator. 31st. Dist. N.Y. G.G. Havens. M.C. elect 32nd. Dist. Austin Flint M.D. Prof. Med. in U. of B. James Webster M.D. Prof. Surg. Gen. Coll. C.B. Coventry M.D. Prof. Phys. Sc. Gen. Coll. George Headley M.D. Prof. Chem. Sc. U. of B. Frank H. Hamilton M.D. Prof. Surg. Sc in U. of B. For any information, in regard to myself;______ refer you to either of the above named persons. Should you conclude to grant my request, you will confer a favor upon me by having me notified to that effect, at an early date; even though it may be impossible to specify the time at which I shall be called before the board. Hoping for your favorable consideration. I remain Sir: with much respect |
| Myer to Conrad Sept. 10, 1851 (3) See PDF of this Document |
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Buffalo- September 10, 1851 Hon Charles M. Conrad Sir: Circumstances, entirely unforseen at the date of my application, will, probably, render it impossible for me to present myself before the Army Board of Medical Examiners at its next session. I desire, therefore, that the application be considered as, for the present, withdrawn. It is my intention to persue the request, so soon as I shall feel myself warrented in doing so. Allow me to tender my thanks for the prompt attention which my previous communications have received. I remain, Sir, with much respect |
| Myer to Lawson Nov. 26, 1851 (3) See PDF of this Document |
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Buffalo- November 26, 1851 Bvt Brig Gen Th. Lawson Sir: On the Twenty-fifth of August, I applied for permission to appear before the next Army Medical Board, as a candidate for admission into the Medical Staff of the Army. A few days after, I was informed that I would receive an invitation. In the early part of September, I became ill; and on the 10th of that month, I addressed a letter to the Secretary of War, withdrawing my application, "for the present," signifying, however, my intention to renew it at the earliset opprortunity. In this letter, I must have expressed myself so poorly as to have been misunderstood; for, a short time since, I received the regular notice from the Secretary of War, permitting me to present myself for examination by the board now in session. I have not yet fully recovered my health, and, in consequence, have been unable to attend. I have written to Surgeon Thomas G. Mower, Presedent of the Board, stating the reason of my absence, and was informed that, in order to secure the privilege of appearing at another time, I must address my request to you. I request, therefore, that my name be continued on the list of Candidates for examination by a future Board. I have the honor to be, very repectfully, |
| Medical Board to Myer Jan. 17, 1854 (3) See PDF of this Document and Myer Response (7 pages) |
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New York- Jan. 17th 1854 Doctor A. J. Myer will please prepare in writing a brief extemporaneous description of the causes, symptoms, pathology and treatment of Pneumonia together with one or more precriptions proper in the case, written out in form for the apothecary. |
| Myer to Lawson Feb. 22, 1854 (3) See PDF of this Document |
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Buffalo- Feb. 22, 1854 Bvt Brig Gen Th. Lawson Sir: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of official information that the Army Medical Board which convened in New York on the 1st of December last and before which I was examined having made favorable report in my case I will be appointed an Assistant Surgeon in the Army of the United States as soon as mt services are required. As I am at present unemployed I have to request that at the earliest opportunity I may be put upon some duty in the Medical Department of the Army as a civlian in the employ of Government. I am informed that there is in your Department the oppointment of a salaried physician for the troops at Fort Niagara in this state. I would particularly request that, if it is your pleasure, I may be assigned this duty during the time that I await promotion. I am, Sir, very repectfully, |
| Myer to Lawson Sept. 25, 1854 (3) See PDF of this Document |
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Buffalo, NY- Sept. 25, 1854 Bvt Brig Gen Th. Lawson Sir: I have the honor to report myself to you as having received and accepted my appointment as Assistant Surgeon in the Army of the United States. I am, Sir, very repectfully, |
| Myer to Lawson October 7, 1854 (3) See PDF of this Document |
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Fort Wood, Bedloes Island, N.Y. Harbor Bvt Brig Gen Th. Lawson General: I have the honor to report that having in compliance with Special Order No. 162, reported in person at the Headquarters of the Army I was directed to repair to Governors Island and report to the Superintendent of the recruiting Service for duty with the recruits to be sent to Texas on the 20th instant. Having complied with this order, I have been assigned by the Superintendent of the recruiting service to this post. I am at present the only commissioned officer residing upon the island. I have to request that I may be informed whether, in the absence of all other commissioned officers, officers of the Medical Staff of the Army are in command of the detatchment to which they may be attached. I am, Sir, very repectfully, |
| Myer to Lawson October 14, 1854 (3) See PDF of this Document |
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Buffalo, Oct. 14, 1854 Bvt Brigadier General Th. Lawson General: I have the honor to report that having leave of absence from Colonel Ambercrombie for the purpose of arranging some business prior to my departure for Texas, I arrived in this city on Oct. 14th. My Post Office address is still Fort Columbus, N.Y. There are in charge of the Medical Surgeon at New York, Surgeon Salterlee, to [two] cases of intruments originally intended for and I believe styled Field Cases. They contain saw, trocar, catheters &c. with scalpels, instruments sufficient for any ordinary operation. They have been for some years in the store room at the Department. Surgeon Salterlee informs me that they differ from those ordinarily issued but that with your permission there can be no impropriety in my having one of them. I have to request that I may be allowed to take charge of one of them in lieu of such instruments as it will enable me to disperise with. It is my wish if I obtain your permission to retain permanent posession of the case and I will hold myself responsible at anytime for the perfect condition of both it and its contents. I am, Sir, very repectfully, |
| Myer to Lawson October 21, 1854 (3) See PDF of this Document |
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Ship Middlesex, N.Y. Harbor, Oct. 21, 1854 Bvt. Brigadier General Th. Lawson General: I have the honor to report that I have been releived fromduty at Fort Wood and "in compliance with Special Orders No. 128, dated Ltd 2nd of the Army, Oct. 4th 1854." have reported "to Capt. Burbank, 1st Infantry, for duty with Detachment of Recruits to sail for Texas on the 20th October." I am at present on board Ship Middlesex, New York Harbor. I am, Sir, very repectfully, |
(1) ARMY HERITAGE AND EDUCATION CENTER- (AHEC), Carlisle, PA
(2) COMMAND HISTORY, Ft. Gordon, Ga.
(3) NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION- NARA I, Washington, DC
(4) SOUTHWESTERN QUARTERLY 82 (July 1978)
(5) AMERICAN JOURNAL OF SCIENCE AND ARTS (Vol. XXII. Nov. 1856)
(6) ERIE COUNTY, NEW YORK STATE- SURROGATE COURT DOCUMENTS (Buffalo, NY)
