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wounded in hospital. He had been my 

 servant, and without delay I went to 

 see him. I found him in bed, sitting 

 up every few minutes and then tumbling 

 back. He had a fearful wound in the head, 

 and the brain protruded considerably ; he 

 lived in this state for hours. I only 

 mention this case to show the vitality 

 there is in the human frame ; I was under 

 the impression that any injury to the brain 

 was instant death. 



Major H determined to halt where 

 he was, and to send off a dispatch 

 announcing our complete victory, at the 

 same time asking for instructions. He 

 strengthened our position as much as 

 possible, by cutting down trees and 

 throwing up earth -works ; posted strong 

 picquets on the adjoining hills ; and, in 

 fact, did all that an able commander could 



