Surgery at NIAGARA

Scene One; Wherein the members of the British Hospital carry a wounded French Officer off the field after battle.

Scene Two; The brothers Melton aid in the removal of the back and side walls from the cart and I perform surgery on the French officer.

Scene Three; (4:13) After another battle on a separate day, Dr. Clift operates on a leg wound as I look on. You will make note that there are many wounded littered about waiting to be seen.

Scene Four; (5:38) I take a look over the remaining wounded, attempting to recall who had what wound. "Let's see... fingers and you with the knee and what's your ailment again?"

Scene Five; (6:35) I instruct several soldiers that have brought in a wounded mate. Please make note, gentle reader, of my Lucy on the left in discussion with her favorite, injury-prone Grenadier!

Scene Six; (7:23) The wounded fellow loses his nerve and must be restrained.

Scene Seven; Being a final look at Dr. Clift's instruments all laid out on the table in front of the hospital for the inspection of ye Publick.

THE MAIL PACKET

The mail packet with the King's cypher on the front.

The reverse side of the packet with the King's seal set in wax to insure the safety of the mail contain'd within.

Into my hand has been giv'n a packet of mail to be deliver'd to Fort Loudoun upon my return to the land along the Tenasee River. It bears the King's cypher on the front and a heavy red wax seal set into the twine on the back. Other than a bit of dirt and wear on the canvas packet, it appears to be in right good condition. The packet itself is thick, about two inches, and it is heavy.

I do not know when the last time a mail packet entered into the fort, so I suspect that it will be eagerly received by the men. It looks to have come a great distance, and I will perform my duty for King and country and carry it this week's end on the final portion of its journey.