This clearing was twenty acres in extent, and occupied an isthmus formed by a loop of the river.
The 2d West Indians were encamped here, and huts had been erected under the shade of some lofty trees for the naval brigade.

In the center was a great square.

On one side were the range of huts for the general and his staff.

Two sides of the square were formed by the huts for the white troops.

On the fourth was the hospital, the huts for the brigadier and his staff, and the post office.