William Wirt Henry to Mary Jane Henry
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I have passed through another terrible battle and am safe
and sound although I have four bullet holes through my clothes I am sorry to say that Capt Thompson
in all probability is dead this time. He was shot this morning through the head
with a rifle ball and a moment after we had to fall back and at
the
time he did not know anything and appeared to be dieing
Lt Reed got his pocket book and watch. We expect to retake the ground this
evening and I am in hopes to find the body and send it home, but it is no way
certain. I cannot write his folks bout it yet but will as soon as
I
get time and find out more. The adjt is shot through the right leg. Lt Welch in
the hear Lt Davis in the back besides some others slightly wounded. Will write
more particular as soon as I get opportunity
As ever William