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August 4, 1864
Litchfield Enquirer
Litchfield, Litchfield County, Connecticut
What is this article about?
Brigadier General Robert O. Tyler, whose leg was shattered near Cold Harbor, refused amputation by threatening surgeons with a pistol, saving his foot. He is recovering well in Philadelphia and expects to return home soon.
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The Hartford Press learns from the father of Brigadier General Robert O. Tyler, whose leg was shattered in one of the battles near Cold Harbor, that he is now at Philadelphia, at his brother's, and his wound is doing well. He is now able to ride out, and expects to come home in a week or two. The bone above the ankle was shattered, and the surgeon proposed to amputate his foot on the field; but he drew a pistol and told his aids he would shoot them if they allowed it to be done. So he saved his foot.
What sub-type of article is it?
Biography
Heroic Act
Personal Triumph
What themes does it cover?
Bravery Heroism
Recovery
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Robert O Tyler
Cold Harbor Battle
Leg Injury
Amputation Refusal
Wound Recovery
What entities or persons were involved?
Brigadier General Robert O. Tyler
Where did it happen?
Near Cold Harbor And Philadelphia
Story Details
Key Persons
Brigadier General Robert O. Tyler
Location
Near Cold Harbor And Philadelphia
Story Details
Brigadier General Robert O. Tyler's leg was shattered in a battle near Cold Harbor; surgeon proposed amputation, but he refused by threatening with a pistol, saving his foot; now recovering well in Philadelphia at his brother's, able to ride out, expects to return home soon.