March 6th, 1862

Today, at the Commission, the nurses got the bullet out of Henrys shoulder. I saw the wound before I got to help bandage it. The wound from where the bullet was pulled out, is very deep. It is swelled and may be infected. The nurses gave me ointment to put on it that should heal it quickly. Henry has been out for days and has a pulse but has not awaken yet.. I wonder if he will ever awake, I hope he does. I can't imagine how Samuel would feel if he lost Henry. I wish I could talk to Samuel, I decided I would write him a letter later on.

Emma has never met Henry before, I am trying to decide whether or not to tell her about his injury. I'm not sure what's best for her but it's better she knows now than later. I do not want to scare her by making her think this will happen to her father. I told her later on that evening and she had a surprised look on her face. She looked shocked and struck by the news. I could tell she had fear in her eyes about what all can happen to the hopeless people out there fighting. I hope that Samuel is doing well and is aware of Henry's injury.