This is the "L" or "ell" of the house, it served as the winter kitchen and servants quarters (slaves). The surgery was in the bedroom directly adjoining the "L" on the second floor. Why it was on the second floor is anyone's guess. Most likely because it would be hard for enemy troops to get to the surgeon in a hurry. It also made it hard on friendly troops who had to carry the wounded up the stairs. If you have ever had to carry a wounded person on a stetcher very far, you know what I am talking about. You can see some of the cannon damage to this wall.
Damage around the east door.
Damage around an upper east window.
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My wife and oldest son standing next to some of the damage.
The upper porch east side.
This is what caused most of the damage to the east side of the house. Some of this stuff is mortor rounds, (the larger stuff).
Damage around the east door.
Damage around an upper east window.
Click on this image to see a larger image.
Click on this image to see a larger image.
My wife and oldest son standing next to some of the damage.
The upper porch east side.
This is what caused most of the damage to the east side of the house. Some of this stuff is mortor rounds, (the larger stuff).
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