Western sentinel. [volume] (Winston [i.e. Winston-Salem], N.C.) 1856-1886, 1866-05-18
friday, MAY 1s,1see.s

morning. Surgeons Black, Walls and Cole
man being present., L informed him. that !
chic. otorln would be given him., and his
wounds examined TOLD him that ampu
taf1ot would probably be required, and
asked, il it was found necessary. whether
it should be done at once. He replied
promptly, Yes, certainly DR.. Mcclure,
do for me what son think best" Chloro-
form was then administered and, as he
began TO feel It's effects and its relief TO
the pain he was suffering, :he exclaimed,
I''W hat an infinite blessing" and continued
to repeat the word 81 blessing" until he be-
came insensible. @ II, 9a5U q |
Tie round 5all-such as is used for the
smodhbofc Springfield musket--which
i had lodged under tie skin upon the back
of his right hand, was extracted first, it|
had entered the palm about the middle of
the hand, and had fractured two OF the
bones. The left arm was then amputated
about two inches below the shoulder. very
rapidly, and with slight loss Of blood, the
ordinary circular operation having been
made. There were two wounds in his
arm. the first and most serions was about
! three inches below the shoulder joint, the
ball dividing the main artery and fractur
ing the bone. The second was several
inches in length, a ball having entered
the elbow, came out upon the opposite
side, jnst above the wrist. Throughout
/ the whole of the operation, and Until all
tie dressings were applied, he continued
llnsensible. Two Or three slight wounds
fbranches of trees, wien his horse dashed
IL lo >1x,
with isinglass plaster. About half past
dleton, the Assistant .Adlutant General,
arrived at the hospital, and asked to see
the General. He stated that General Hill
had been wounded, and that .she troops
we're in great disorder General Stuart
was in command, ana had sent him to see
:he General AT first [ declined to per-
nit an interview, but the, Colonel urg rged
that the safety Of the army and success. Of
When he entered the tent the General
/ said, 'sWeIl, Major, I am glad to see you;
i I thought you were killed." Pendleton
briefly explained the condition OF affairs,
gave Stuart's message, and asked what
~ General jackson was at once interested
and asked IN his quick, rapid way, several
:. questions. When they were answered
: he remained silent for moment, evident
| y trying to think ; he contracted his brow
: set his mouth, andfor some moments was
$ obviously endeavoring to concentrate his
: thoughts. For moment it was believed
Z he had succeeded, for his nostrils dilated
: and his eye flashed It's old fire, but it was
only for q moment; his face relaxed agail
+, and presently he answered very feeby
, and sadly, 81 don't know can't tell
/ Say, to General Stuart he must do what he
e thinks best, Sooh after this, he slept fol
+ several hours, and seenlsd to- be doing
:, well. The next morning he was free fron
0 Epain. and expressed himself sangnine o
: ifecat ely.so He sent bis Abide Camp
: Morrison, to inform his wife OF his injurie
; and TO bring her at once to e,him. The
9 following note from General Lee, was reat
! Ito him that morning by Captain Smith
S II have Just received your note, informin!
i me that yon we're wounded. cannot ex
e Ipress my regret at the occurrence. aCoul,
d 4 have directed events, should have chc
i Isen for the good Of the county, to hav
n beer. disabled in your stead. cof'gratu
9 late You upon the victory which is due t
a your skill and energy He'replied, "Ger
9 | Lee should give the praise TO God. !" tAbou
q ten o'clock, hisSright side began to pal
g Ihim SO much that helaskedrne to exanlin
! lir.ss He said he, had injured it in lin
j from the litter tho nioht before and lie