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From: jack_cox <>
Subject: Re: [IL-CIVIL-WAR] Hanks
Date: Sun, 26 Mar 2000 18:52:37 -0600


Anasarca is severe edema (swelling). It can be brought on in many different ways, but malnutrition is likely the cause in this case.

wrote:

> Hi Kristen,
> I will be more than happy to. He is in grave #4132 and according to their records was in the Illinois 29th Co. E. He died July 28 1864 of Anasarca (I have no idea what that is). I will talk to the director of cemetaries Amanda Rhodes while there and ask if she has any additional information, but I do doubt it. Also if you are ever interested, there is a fellow lister who goes to Andersonville every week, Kevin Frye and he is always willing to do anything to help out anyone. I'll be back in touch, will be going to Andersonville on Saturday.
> Lydia

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