John C. Chamberlain's Letter

 
                                       Annapolis  July 22/64

Gen. J.L. Hodsdon

               Dear Sir,

Allow me to express my grateful acknowledgment of
your kind services in assisting me to reach my brother
without delay.  Your letter was all that I expected and
all that I needed.

In my dispatch from Bangor I stated that Gen.
Chamberlain was worse.  It seems there was a crisis
in his case about that time. I am happy to inform you
it turned favorably, and on my arrival here last 
Saturday I found him in a comfortable condition.  Since
then he has gained perceptibly every day, and every
thing has worked as favorably as possible.  The most
excruciating of his pains have ceased, and his wounds
have healed greatly; on the left side entirely.  His
internal difficulties, which are the most serious, have
so far adjusted themselves, under his skillful treatment,
that we feel assured of his recovery.

The General holds his strength wonderfully, both of body
and mind.  He bears his sufferings with patience and
calmness, in full confidence he shall soon be able to
resume his duties in the field.  He desires me to present
to you his grateful remembrances and sincere regards.

The surgeon who has just come in tells me I can assure
Gen. Chamberlain's friends in Maine that his danger is
considered passed, and his recovery certain.

                     Respectfully,
                        Your ob't serv't
                            John C. Chamberlain


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