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Franklin County: H. W. Freedley to Probably Doctor Joseph Hiester, July 19, 1863

Summary:
Freedley tells Dr. Hiester about the leg wound that he received at the battle of Gettysburg.

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July 19 ^th 1863

Gettysburg Penn

Dear Doctor

I have been dangerously wounded in the battle of the 2 ^{[added: d]} inst I am as yet unable to be moved I am shot in the left knee. The wound is a serious one and will deprive me of the use of the joint for a long time if the joint is not altogether destroyed I am at the house of D Wills Esq and receive every attention

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Write to me here I fear we will never play billiards together again.

I have written to you several times but presume you did not know where to reply.

Remember me kindly to Maria & Mr Hiester

Yours

H W Freedley

P.S. Do not let Maria know I am so badly wounded