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Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 4. (ed. Frank Moore), chapter 138 (search)
nus 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 portion of the Burnside Expedition. Learning that the enemy had a brigade of their best men stationed at Elizabeth City, it was evident to me that an engagement with the enemy would take place between Elizabeth City and Norfolk. When last at Elizabeth City