Biography

"Dr. Wilson joined the volunteer army as Assistant Surgeon, Sept. 11, 1862. He was promoted to Surgeon and then Lieutenant Colonel and Medical Inspector. He later gave testimony before the Military Tribunal investigating the Lincoln assassination."  He served as a "Medical Inspector of Camps and Hospitals in the US Army" and published "Health and Health Resorts" in 1880 detailing the medical benefits of "health resorts" and proper sanitation in Europe. 

He is mentioned in letters 18650607FAS_WSJ1, 18650608FAS_WSJ1, and Fanny' diary entry from April 14, 1865.  Fanny writes, "While I was sitting by Father’s bed a gentlemanly officer in uniform came towards me, & said that he belonged to the medical department & ...asked if he could be of any assistance. I referred him to Dr Norris & he told me the doctor thought he should not need his help.  I asked for his address, that we might send for him if he should be needed. He had probably already told me his name - Dr Wilson-   and now informed me that his house was next to the Secretary of War."  Both on the night of the attack and proceeding months, he treats Fred's injuries.