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the call of their States. Animated by a feeling of patriotism and high martial spirit, they gave fair promise of great efficiency, if well officered. As soon as their regiments arrived at the rendezvous assigned them they were brigaded, equipped for the field as well as our restricted means permitted, and, owing to the lack of time for better instruction, were exercised only—and but slightly—in company and battalion drills, while awaiting orders to march to the battle-field. On the 16th of March, General Sherman, by order of General C. F. Smith, at Savannah, disembarked with his division at Pittsburg Landing, to make a reconnaissance in the direction of Monterey, twelve miles from the Landing and ten miles from Corinth. He marched a few miles into the interior, encountering only the regiment stationed there, which retired as he advanced. He, nevertheless, returned to the Landing and re-embarked with his division. On the 18th, Hurlbut's division landed and took position about
arch 15th, 1862. Maj.-Genl. J. P. McCown, care of Col. Pickett, Union City: Send down immediately to Fort Pillow all the negro force not required by you, with all extra tools, and also Captain Harris, of Engineers. G. T. Beauregard. Humboldt, March 16th, 1862. To Genl. Beauregard: The attack on the island commenced this morning early, and has continued up to this hour, 12 M. L. Polk. Humboldt, March 16th, 1862. To Genl. Beauregard: The following just received: Madrid Bend, March 16th. General,—I received your despatch with Colonel Jordan's letter. I will, if possible, execute your instructions. My experience makes me tremble for the result. The gunboats are now off the point, dropping down. J. P. McCown. L. Polk. Jackson, Tenn., March 16th, 1862. To Brig.-Genl. McCown, Madrid Bend: Prepare fire-rafts to anchor mid-channel and lighten up at night. G. T. Beauregard. Jackson, Tenn., March 17th, 1862. To Brig.-Genl. McCown: In face of exigencies you must