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Jonesboro Tenn. Feb 16th 1866.
Statement of Minerva Dangerfield made to the undersigned as to the case of Richard E. Griffin.

Some time in January 1864. Richard E. Griffin was brought to the courthouse in Jonesboro, both of his feet being badly frozen, by being out for fear of one Mr. Gammon.  In the basement of the courthouse, which had been fitted up for a hospital, by the rebels. Richard E. Griffin had both of his legs taken off by rebel Surgeons Williams and Clark.

Some time in March 1864, the rebels fell back from Jonesboro, and Surgeon Williams told me I must take Richard E. Griffin and take care of him, or he would take me to Virginia with him.  Surgeon Williams promised me rations for Richard E. Griffin but he never furnished any for him.  Doctor Renny helped me for a time to support Richard E. Griffin and furnished materials to dress his legs.  I took as good care of him as I could until about the last of May 1865 when he left my house.  I have never received any pay for taking care of him.

E. A. Wadsworth
1st Lt. R. Co. 16th U.S.C.Inf.