Mr. Stockton was among its boldest advocates, brandishing the Amputating knife fearlessly in public and private circles.
"Sages and Heroes of the American Revolution"
L. Carroll Judson
When the revolutionary storm commenced its fury he exchanged his Amputating knife for a sword.
"Sages and Heroes of the American Revolution"
L. Carroll Judson
A man must need the highest style of heroism willingly to drag himself or be borne by others to one of these tables, to undergo the processes of the Amputating blade.
"Three Years in the Federal Cavalry"
Willard Glazier