HDQRS. DEPT. OF THE TENN.,Vicksburg, Miss., July 14, 1863.
Major-General
HERRON, Comdg. Yazoo Expedition:
GENERAL: You may
remain in Yazoo City as long as Admiral Porter thinks necessary to save all
that can be saved from the gunboats, or leave such a force as may be necessary
for the protection of those engaged in that work, and return with the balance
of your command.
Bring with you such
Government stores as you can, and destroy all others. You may bring along the
cotton mentioned in your letter, and particularly bring all the negro men you
can.
I do not want you to
remain longer at Yazoo City than may be absolutely necessary, because it may
become necessary for me to send all the forces that can possibly be spared to
Jackson.
P. S.—Two regiments
will be enough to leave at Yazoo City while the gunboats remain there. You will
return here with the remainder of your command, as you may be needed below.
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