Most of the Confederates captured at Gettysburg, including General James J. Archer, were imprisoned at Fort Delaware after the battle, and by August 1863, there were 12,500 prisoners on the island.. According to Fort Delaware staff, captured officers often stayed in the brick buildings seen in the image here.
For immediate relief, soak the sunburned areas in cold water (but not ice water) or with cold compresses for 15 minutes. The cold reduces swelling and wicks away heat from your skin. 2. Take a dip. If youâre burned all over, take a soak in a cool bath to which youâve added oatmeal. You can either buy a colloidal oatmeal product, such as Aveeno, or simply grind up a cup of oatmeal in a food processor and add it to your bath. 3. Give yourself a green tea compress.
Air dry or pat gently with a towel to avoid abrading the skin. Avoid using soap, bath oils, or other detergents as you bathe or shower. Any such products can irritate your skin and possibly make the effects of the sunburn feel even worse. If you have blisters forming on your skin, take a bath instead of showering.