David Prince to Richard Yates

Jacksonville Ill Oct 17, 1864

I certify that I have carefully examined Priv. John C Purtle Co H. 125 Regt Ill. Infy and I find that there is slight comparative dullness on his cussion over the subclavicular region of the right side and that the respiratory murmur is slightly more bronchial and less vissicular than that of the same region on the left side. This difference is not such as to be obvious without a careful examination. The sounds of the heart are normal though attended by the metalic clang or of excitement which would probably be absent in an examination made in sleep or in a perfectly composed condition.

David Prince MD

Prince David MD Jacksonville Oct 17/64 Certifys as to the condition of Jno C Purtle, whom he has examined

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