One day a flag of truce, borne by a Captain B...., of Louisville, Kentucky, escorted by about twenty-five men, was reported at Messinger's Ferry, and I sent orders to let them come right into my tent.

This brought them through the camps of the Fourth Division, and part of the Second; and as they drew up in front of my tent, I invited Captain B....
and another officer with him (a major from Mobile) to dismount, to enter my tent, and to make themselves at home.

Their escort was sent to join mine, with orders to furnish them forage and every thing they wanted.

B....

had brought a sealed letter for General Grant at Vicksburg, which was dispatched to him.