Its history was black and dark and damning.

No little speck of green oasis ever enlivened the dark recesses of our memory while at this place.

It's a desert that lives only in bitter memories.

It was but one vast graveyard that entombed the life and spirit of once brave and chivalrous men.

We left it to the tender mercies of the Yankees without one tear of sorrow or regret, and bade it farewell forever..