Up to that time I had not occupied any place in the South where the citizens were at home in any great numbers.

Dover was within the fortifications at Fort Donelson, and, as far as I remember, every citizen was gone.

There were no people living at Pittsburg landing, and but very few at Corinth.

Memphis, however, was a populous city, and there were many of the citizens remaining there who were not only thoroughly impressed with the justice of their cause, but who thought that even the "Yankee soldiery" must entertain the same views if they could only be induced to make an honest confession.

It took hours of my time every day to listen to complaints and requests.