num_pages: 212
description: Stewart Milliken had to overcome several tragedies in his life, not unusual for those braving the hardships of the Wild West. He had many titles which, through his letters to his mother and sister back East, showed us that he took his responsibilities seriously and accomplished each with an admirable strength of character. Some of the titles he bore proudly were: doting husband and father, widowed parent to six children, skilled doctor and surgeon, Adjuntant to the Governor, and Lt. Colonel in the United States Army. He became the first Surgeon General for a new state, dealt with an epidemic, all the while fighting his own personal battle with tuberculosis for over 15 years. Stewart Milliken is an inspiration to us all and an example of the men who helped form our country and made it to prosper.
language: English
title: Letters from a "New" State
titlecomplete: Letters from a "New" State
publisher: Legacy Publishing Services, Inc.