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Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 4. (ed. Frank Moore) 1 1 Browse Search
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Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 4. (ed. Frank Moore), chapter 138 (search)
top, as the doctor has come to dress my wound. He has finished. I had cold water applications only to my leg, until Tuesday, when the surgeon left in charge of the wounded cut it off. I did not know it was off until about an hour afterward. So now I am minus a leg! But never mind, dear parents. I suffer but little pain, and will be home in a few weeks, I think. The head-surgeon of the hospital and all treat me so kindly; when they heard I was here they all came to see me. Surgeon Bontogue is the head man here. He tells me I can get up in a few days and walk with crutches. My dinner is by my side, and I will close my letter, wishing you both not to mourn about me, for I am all right. Write soon to your affectionate son, William V. H. Cortelyou, Company B, Ninth Regiment, N. Y. V. A National account. Newbern, N. C., April 25, 1862. A short time since I was given to understand that a reconnaissance in force would be made in the vicinity of Norfolk, by a p