The Yazoo Pass
expedition has ended and boats all back. Our return was monotonous, as we all
felt dispirited at our failure. There was great rejoicing as we once more
entered the Mississippi River, the men cheering, and a salute from the battery
on board our boat. There were splendid chances to bushwhack us, and I wonder
the Rebs didn't do it. There was a great deal of desolation caused by our trip,
as many plantations were destroyed. During the trip we buried two of our
regiment who died from sickness. Poor fellows, no headstones left to mark their
last resting place. The transports are complete wrecks and it is wonderful how
they got back. I learn one was burned, being unable to make her way back.
SOURCE: Joseph
Stockton, War Diary (1862-5) of Brevet Brigadier General Joseph
Stockton, p. 11
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