Franklin County: Charles M. Carleton, Medical
Certification for D. D. Swift, January 23, 1863
Summary:
Charles M. Carleton certifies that D. D. Swift is unfit for duty due to chronic
dysentery.
January 23, 1863
North East Maryland
Asst. Surgeon D. D. Swift of the 126 Regt. Penn. Vols. (detailed to act in the 91st Regt. Penn. Vols.) having applied for a certificate in which to ground an application for an extension of his leave of absence given near Falmouth Va. January 14th 1863 for fifteen days. I do hereby certify that I have carefully examined this officer, and find that he is afflicted with Dysenteria Chronica. And that in consequence thereof he is, in my opinion, unfit for duty.
I further declare my belief that he will not be able to resume his duties in a less time than twenty days (20) and that to move at present would greatly endanger his life.
Chas. M. Carleton
Surgeon 18th Conn. Vols
