In a skirmish with some Indians on June 3, 1863, the patient had been wounded by eight distinct arrows which entered different parts of the body.

They were all extracted with the exception of one, which had entered at the outer and lower margin of the right scapula, and had passed inward and upward through the upper lobe of the right lung or trachea.

The hemorrhage at this time was so great that all hope was abandoned.

The patient, however, rallied, but continued to experience great pain on swallowing, and occasionally spat blood.

In July, 1866, more than three years after the injury, he called on Dr.
Peabody to undergo an examination with a view of applying for a pension, stating that his health was affected from the presence of an arrow-head.