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He was experiencing a form of violent and penetrative, although necessary, institutionalization. Thomas had just entered a world that was counter to every aspect of his life. He was in pain, most likely traumatized at some level, in shock, lost and needed to talk to a friend.
Robert was a dear friend but at this point in Thomas’ life their friendship was removed by Robert’s commission and Thomas’ non-commission standing.
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That it did and this is from a quick google search, can not speak to its accuracy.
The 54th Massachusetts numbered 600 men at the time of the assault. Of these, 270 were killed, wounded, or captured during the engagement. Col. Shaw was killed, along with 29 of his men; 24 more later died of wounds, 15 were captured, 52 were missing in action and never accounted for, and 149 were wounded.
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