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Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Harvard Memorial Biographies, 1859. (search)
he fleshy part of the same leg, just above the knee. The enemy was following us closely at the time, and we were obliged to leave him on the field in care of James H. Heath, a young man of his company. The Rebels came up, and were about to take Heath prisoner, but George begged so earnestly to have him remain with him, that theyHeath prisoner, but George begged so earnestly to have him remain with him, that they allowed him to do so. Shortly after, the Rebels were driven from their position, and George was borne to a haystack by some of our soldiers, who represent him as cheerfully taking leave of them when they returned to the regiment. He was subsequently taken to the nearest hospital; but the fatigue of the previous month, together wiweak. He fainted several times while being taken to the hospital; still, although suffering a great deal of pain, he was perfectly conscious till he died, thanked Heath for his kindness to him, and requested him, in case he died, to write to his family, giving him their address. He conversed freely and cheerfully until between th
Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Harvard Memorial Biographies, 1861. (search)
son's company, which was still posted in front, and he was just advancing with them, when he was hit by a conical ball, which shattered the upper part of the bone of his right thigh, and he fell. He was taken to the rear at once, and removed to a hospital tent of the Twelfth Corps, with other wounded officers of his regiment. His wound was found to be so serious that his life could not be saved, but everything that could be done for his comfort was done by friendly hands. On Saturday, Dr. Heath, the Assistant Surgeon of the regiment, finding him evidently sinking, told him that he feared he would not recover. He said, You must be mistaken. I am free from pain and feel stronger than yesterday. About an hour afterwards, the surgeon being again at his bedside, he said, Well, I suppose I must go. It is hard for me to die, with so many bright prospects before me. I feel the cause has been just, and I have tried to know and do my duty. He told the surgeon his wishes concerning the
Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Harvard Memorial Biographies, Biographical Index. (search)
P., Lieut., I. 27. Hayden, Harriet M., I. 99. Hayden, Private, II., 427. Hayes, F. B., II. 199. Hayes, Joseph, Major, I. 330; II. 203. 218. Haygood, Brig.-Gen. (Rebel service), II. 198. Hayward, Nathan, Dr., I. 118,185, 424. Heath,??? H., II. 8. Heath, W. H., Dr., II. 261. Heckman, C. A., Brig.-Gen., 1. 40. Hedges, H. N., II. 438. hedges, J. N., Memoir, II. 438. Heintzelmann, S. P., Maj.-Gen., I. 142, 331;, 422; II. 170. Hempstead, Rev. Mr., I. 77. HenHeath, W. H., Dr., II. 261. Heckman, C. A., Brig.-Gen., 1. 40. Hedges, H. N., II. 438. hedges, J. N., Memoir, II. 438. Heintzelmann, S. P., Maj.-Gen., I. 142, 331;, 422; II. 170. Hempstead, Rev. Mr., I. 77. Henshaw, Mr., II. 317. Herndon, Mr., I. 336. Heth, Henry, Gen. (Rebel service), I. 16. Hicks, G. S., I. 94. Higginson, H. L., Major, I. 340. Higginson, T. W., Col., I. 65. Hill, A. P., Maj.--Gen. (Rebel service), I. 213, 214;, 423; II. 98. Hill, W. A., Lieut., I. 131; II. 8. Hindman, Gen. (Rebel service), I. 391. Hinks, E. W., Brig.-Gen., II 4, 35,156. Hoar, E. R., Judge, I. 255, 272;. Hoar, G. F., I. 441, 443;. Hodges, A. D., I. 327. Hodges, G. F., Memoir, I