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It was during this ambulance trip, while lying on my back, that I received a telegraphic dispatch from General Halleck notifying me of my promotion for services in this battle.
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gutenberg.orgGrenville Dodge: “It was during this ambulance trip, while lying on my back, that I received a telegraphic dispatch from General Halleck…”
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Dodge recounts receiving news of his promotion while recovering from his injuries during a difficult ambulance ride.
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