In Memory of Dr. Samuel A. Mudd

1833 - 1883

“...upon occasion of the prevalence of the yellow fever...Samuel A. Mudd devoted himself to the care and cure of the sick and interposed his courage and skill to protect the garrison...from peril and alarm, and thus...saved many valuable lives and earned the admiration and gratitude of all who observed or experienced his generous and faithful service to humanity.”

PRESIDENT ANDREW JOHNSON

Pardon, dated February 6, 1869

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