Black and white drawing of a battlefield scene. Soldiers lying on ground, one with shirt open and man sitting next to him with a syringe; another soldier sitting on ground, leg extended in front. A man standing behind them holds a tray with medical tools. Soldiers in background, some standing and sitting. Large tree on left; a body part lies on ground at base of tree. Smoke rising in distance; birds flying. Text at bottom of drawing reads: "The Surgeon at Work at the Rear During an Engagement." Text on right edge reads: "Harper's Weekly July 12, 1862"
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