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The Daily Dispatch: March 2, 1864., [Electronic resource], Capture of a spy. (search)
zens entrusted him with several letters; but the fact that he knew nobody in Meridian caused suspicion, which was increased on his arrival at Shubuta, and on being arrested and examined a slip of paper was found concealed in his shoe, containing the words: "Trust the bearer," and signed by Gen Hulburt. He confessed that he had been sent for the purpose of acquainting Gen. Banks with the failure of Sherman's expedition, and that his plan was to leave the railroad at some point above Mobile, and make his way to the enemy's outposts. He first gave his name as William Cunningham, but afterwards said it was Kidd. He appears to be from Missouri, and to be well acquainted about Vicksburg. He is said to be very shrewd, and of a fair education for his age. He wore a Yankee uniform at Enterprise, but swapped it off with a boy at Shubuta Another lad, of about the same age, was brought down at the same time, who came into Meridian and surrendered himself as a deserter.--Mobile Register.