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John L. Alston M.D.

I'm searching for information on a Dr. Alston who was a surgeon in the 9th Texas Infantry. He was captured at the battle of Perryville.He performed the only successful splenectomy recorded during the Civil War. Ant help would be appreciated. Thanks RJT

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