entered the left side of the spine between the sixth and seventh dorsal vertebræ, fractured the left transverse process of the sixth dorsal vertebra, wounded the medulla spinalis, and fracturing the right transverse process of the seventh vertebra, made its way from the right side of the spine, directing its course through the muscles of the back; and lodged therein, about two inches below the inferior angle of the right scapula. On removing the ball, a portion of the gold-lace and pad of the epaulette, together with a small piece of His Lordship's coat, was found firmly attached to it.[1]
"W. Beatty."
- ↑ Fig. 1. in the annexed Plate represents the Ball in the exact state in which it was extracted. Drawn by Mr. W. E. Devis, who was then on board the Victory.Fig. 2. (drawn also by Mr. Devis) shews the Ball in its present state; as set in crystal by Mr. Yonge, and presented to the Writer of this Narrative by Sir Thomas Hardy.The Ball, in perforating the epaulette, passed through many of the silk cords supporting the
