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Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing) 27 3 Browse Search
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 36. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones) 2 0 Browse Search
The Daily Dispatch: September 11, 1862., [Electronic resource] 1 1 Browse Search
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brought back. It was then too late for effective service. Our men still fought bravely, but the enemy far outnumbering our little army, finally enveloped them on every side, and, making a vigorous attack at all points, routed and put them to flight. During the last desperate struggle General Nelson was severely wounded by a musket ball through the fleshy part of his thigh, and he escaped in the confusion which ensued when his line finally broke. It is said that he is indebted to Major Green Clay, son of Gen. Cassias Clay, for his safety, Major Clay being familiar with the country, having piloted him safely through the rebel lines. We are informed that Gen. Nelson rode sixteen miles after he was wounded, but the excruciating pain finally obliged him to seek refuge in a fence-corner in a cornfield, from whence he was conveyed to Lexington by Major Clay. He arrived in this city last night, and is a guest of Larz. Anderson, Esq. His wound will not confine him to his room longer