EDWARD GORGAS HAD A SERIOUS BOUT WITH FEVER IN THE FALL OF 1861 AND WAS SENT TO THE INDIANA HOSPITAL LOCATED IN WASHINGTON D.C. HE RECOVRED FROM THE FEVER BUT BECAME MENTALLY UNSOUND AND WAS DISCHARGED FROM THE SERVICE. HE DIED ON 21 OCTOBER 1915 AT THE FRIENDS ASYLUM FOR THE INSANE LOCATED IN FRANKFORD PENNSYLVANIA WHERE HE WAS A INMATE FOR 54 YEARS.