Virginia statesman. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1828-1829, 1828-05-28

rnents; and that they were violent, abundant testi
mOny can be prOcured.-These cases were al
treated according to my plan, and the result was
that on the morning YOU directed a return TO b,
made of the sick 10 the different Regiments unable
IN travel without assistance exulingly had no re-
turn but two, and one of them only taken the night
before. TO VITA private in Capt. Terry troop
The return from the other regiments amounted "a
go or 40, nearly the whole that had ever been sick
whereas, the most ofmne had entirely recovered
and were fit for duty. In fact with two OF three
exceptions, never found it necessary TO give med
icns more than one OF two days. Those that for
lowed the depicting plan literally reduced Their
naents to DEATH door, before they suffered then
to recover. BY this method, TO say the least Of o.
YOU VIII always keep an over proportion on Tie
sick list. l appeal TO your own observation TO say
/ if there did not appear more pale and wan coul-
tenances in the two other Regiments than IN mine
and fso, then give Justice far play, and say that
| il originated IN the treatment otthe SEX.
The foregoing extract accounts for the feeling,
/ of Dr. Hogg toward me, in oEder to uphold lis
/ sbenetactor'
In the fall ofthe wear 1878 the old volunteer,
were again called into service, to finish their en-
| qagements, and every man required to be at III
| post but the taceti0HS DIR. Hogg was missing
! whether he thought there were no rock lCflS,
vaults or cellars in an Indian country, cannot saw
and DIR. Shelby filled his place. Near the Ten Is
/ lands of Coosa Gen. Coffee was detached with hi.
/ two Regiments, on an expedition against the town
ofTaussalchee. With this detachment DR.. Fore
and myself were the only Surgeons. l viii here
remark hat on the 18th inst. | saw Uriah 5 Cum
ming, Esq ~ Alurlreesborough, the preset Sher-
if of Rutherford county. Mr.. Cummings stated
IN the presence OfFellX Grundy, Esq. nd many
Others s'that he saw me ut the battle O TallusS-
atChee I'M the retreat with Capt. Hammmd's Ran
GERS, who bad brought on the action, a,d when
had rode up near TO him, remarked haiti was
Did hot work for so few men totight so ma
nv Indians and vet this gentleman iecmed Civ
ING me certificate Of the tIct, teartulot the lnhu-
enCe Ofthe DaaOR ofTeunessee. s. also have a
number ofother officers and men, W'lO acknoWl-
edge they slw me doing my duty, both at that
place and TaLadega. Notwithstanding all the
difficulties have encountered IN consequence OF
this scribe and SycODhanflc spirit, have obtained
proof sufficient 10 give the be direct TO my not being
in any ofyour Indian battles. On the same even
inc Sd November 1919 the detachment recrossed
the CoOsa, and encamped with the main rmy at
camp Strother On the next dav, DrS. Shelby.
Fearn and myself were directed to consult on the
proprictv ofcutiing Oft the lee ola Mr.. Thompson,
who had been wounded in the knee, Gen, Jackson
was present, and manifested his wish that amputa-
ton should take place, and of tins opinion asal-
so DR.. shelby; but DR.. Fearn and myself opposed
it, and the man was permitted TO get well with his
leo ON. AT this time YOU say DIR. Shelby, was a
man ofestabHshed ceIebrity.-ln my letter to Won
of7th November. 1913, think / have accorded
1.,. I Z L d 1900
eelno wish 20 detraC from it)--but to say that az
that time he was of established celebrity, is abso-
lutte nonsense. This was the second time | had
dared to think for myself in opposition to your
viii; and the consequence was, that on the 10Th
November 1873, Doctor Shelby was declared in a
general order vested with the control and regula-
mons ofthe medical department. Toths proceed
ing ! could not submit; and the following was
the result.
CAMP STROTHER, November 9TH, 1913
Major General Andrew Jackson, commanding
the expedition into the Creek Nation.
Sir, It is with extreme regret that l find myself
compelled TO adopt a resolution that may possibly
10 some appear improper, especially at this time,
when the Army is in expectation of more battles.
Nv intimate acquantances know that | have al
ways done every thing IN my power (both al home
and no the armv) for the success and welfare
ofths detachment | was one Ofthe three sur
geons who were appointed 10 attend the different
Regiments when Won descended 10 Mississippi
for the defence of the lower country Those
three regiments are still IN service; the other t15O
Surgeons have resigned, and others have been
appointed in their places ! wish equal and I'M
partial Justice, and it has been general rule IN our
Army that the Officers should rise agreeQbly TO
date ofCommssion, or by election; but In the ap-
poinmcnt of Hospital Surgeon neither OF these
rules have been followed Doctor Shelby Is pro-
NOTED, who filled the place of Doctor HOgg. !
acknowledge that my experience IN Surgery has
not been commenstF 10 with m, wishes and was
there a physician of established celebrity and en-
inence, and IN one of superior standing, appointed
over me, should cheerfully remain In my present
situation but agreeabIy 10 military rule, think
that unless such an appointment had been made
my pretcnsions Were preferable 10 any other and
TO continue would be degradation. do not wish
TO be understood in the least to detract from the
medical skill ofDoctor Shelby, or any ofthe other
Surgeons. All claim is an equality with any OF
them; and, If SO, a preference IN the promotion.
I'm the Regiment to lrkicb bel0ng there is not one
ofthe Field or other Staff Officers, who have not
been promoted at least one grade. And shall
continue In service when a young Surgeon Is pro-
NOTED over me2 | am as willing to service my
Country as any other man, but wish TO contend
for my right. For these considerations, YOU will
please exceptmy resignation as Surgeon TO the
Regt Ten. Vol Cavalry, commanded by Col. John
Allcom. Yours &c.
JAS. L. ARMSTRONG.
Camp near Ten Islands IN Nor. 1913
Doct Armstrong,
Sir, Your letter ofthis date, rendering your
resignation, Is at hand am not invested with
power to accept the resignation of WaHant-Ofi-
GERS; and such are all Surgeons and Surgeon S
mates. You are commissioned by the President
of the United States, through his Agent (the Gov
orner of TENNESSEE and the same power which
gave YOU your Commission must receive your re-
signation. If YOU wish IT, l viii transmit your
let, U to the proper authority. The reasons
YOU have urged for rendering your resignation are
novel. believe there has been no instance Of