Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-03-21

IookeQ un0er the SKIN upon tno phcA VI
his right hand, was extracted first. II
had entered the palm about the middle
Of tho hand, and bad fractured swo OF
the bones. The left arm was then
smputated 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 serious was
about three inches below the shoulder
Joint, the ball dividing the main artery
and fracturing the bone. The second
was several inches in length; ball
having entered the outside Of the fore.
arm an inch below the elbow, came out
upon the opposite side just above the
wrist. Throughout the whole OF the
operation. and until all the dressings
were applied, he continued insensible.
Two or three slight wounds Of the
skin Of his face, received from the
branches of trees when his horse dashed
through the woods, were dressed simply
with isinglass.plaster.
CONSULTED ABOUT THE ARMY.
About halfpast 3 o'clock Colonel
then Major Pendleton, the Assistant
Adiutant- General, arrived at the hospi-
tai and asked to see the General. He
stated that General Hill had been
wounded and that the troops were IN
great disorder. General Stuart was IN
command, and had sent him to see the
General. AT first declined to permit
an interview, but the Colonel urged
that the safety of the army and
success of the cause depended upon his
seeing him. When he entered the tent
the General said: "Well, Major, | am
glad to see you. / thought you were
killed." Pendleton briefly explained
the condition of affairs, gave Stuart's
message, and asked what should be
done. General Jackson was at once
interested, and asked in his quick, rapid
way several questions. When they
were answered he remained silent for
moment, evidently trying to think ; he
contracted his brow, set his mouth,
and for some moments was obviously
endeavoring to concentrate his thoughts.
For a moment it was believed he had
succeeded, for his nostril dilated and his
eve flashed its old fire, but it was only
for moment; bis face relaxed again,
and presently ho answered very feebly
and sadly, 81 don't know, | can't
tell say to General Stuart he must
do what he thinks best" Soon
after this he slept for several
hours, and seemed to be doing well.
The next morning he was free from
pain, and expressed himself sanguine
of recovery. lie sent his aide-de-
camp, Morrison, to inform his wife of
bis injuries, and to bring her at once to
see him. The following note from Gene
raj Lee was read to him that morning
by Captain Smith ~ have just re-
ceived your note informing Inc that
YOU were wounded. | cannot express
nv regret at the occurrence. Could |
have directed events | should have
chosen, for the good of the country, to
have been disabled in your stead. l
congratulate you upon the victory,
which is due to your skill and energy"
He replied : General Lee should give
the praise to God"
HOW GOES THE BATTLE.
About 10 o'clock his right side be-
gan to pain him so much that he asked
me to examine it. lie said he had in
iured it in falling from the litter the
night before, and believed that he had
struck it against stone or the stump
of a sapling. No evidence Of injury
could be discovered by examination.
The skin was not broken or bruised,
and the lung performed, as far as L
could tell, its proper functions. Some
simple application was recommended IN
the belief that the pain would soon dis
appear.
At this time the battle was raging
fearfully, and the sound Of the cannon
and musketry could be distinctly heard
at the hospital. The Generals atten-
ton was attracted to it from the first,
and when the noise was at its height,
and indicated how fercely the conflict
was being carried on, he directed all of
his attendants except Captain Smith to
return to the battlefield and attend to
their different duties. BY 8 O'Clock
Sunday night the pain in his side had
disappeared, and in all respects he
seemed to be doing well. He inquired mi
nutely about the battle and the different
troops engaged, and his face would light
mn with enthusiasm and interest when
told how his brigade acted or that OIL
Ger displayed conspicuous courage, and
his head gave the peculiar shake from
side to side, and he uttered his usual
+" Good, good" with unwonted energy
when the gallant behavior OF the
" Stonewall brigade" was alluded to.
He said "the men of that brigade will
be some day proud to say to their chill.
dren, Il was one of the Stonewall
brigade He disclaimed any right Of
his own to the name Stonewall. sit
belongs to the brigade, and not to me-"
This night he slept well, and was free
from pain.
HIS REMOVAL.
A message was received from Gene
raj Lee the next morning, directing me
to remove the General to Guinea's Sta
: ton as soon as his condition would
justify it, as there was some danger OF
capture by the Federals, who were
threatening to cross at Ely's Ford. In
the mean time, to protect the hospital
some troops were sent to this point
The General objected to being moved
if in nv opinion it would do him any
, injury. He said he had no objection tc
, STAYING in tent, and would prefer it !
his wife, when she caue, could fine
| lodging in neighboring house; sand
i il the enemy does come" he added
, 81 am not afraid of them; have
always been kind to their wounded
! and am sure they will be kind to me. ,
. General Lee sent word again late tina
. evening that he must be moved, if pos
a sible, and preparations were made Il
' leave the next morning. was directed
s to accompany and remain with him
i and my duties with the corps ss medi
y cal director were turned over to the sur
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