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Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Poetry and Incidents., Volume 8. (ed. Frank Moore), chapter 102 (search)
A Reminiscence of Donelson.--A correspondent of the Memphis Appeal made the following statement, on the authority of a member of Congress who was one of the Fort Donelson Investigation Committee: On Saturday night, before the surrender, a council of war was called. Pillow, Floyd, Buckner, and a number of brigadiers, composed this body. There was much confusion and exciting debate for a while. Some thought it necessary to surrender, and some did not. It was midnight, and no definite understanding was come to. General Floyd, seeing this, dismissed the council, requesting Pillow and Buckner to remain. The three sat down gloomily by the fire, to ponder over the sad aspect of affairs. A long silence ensued. At last Floyd said: Well, gentlemen, it remains with us to decide this matter, and we must — do it at once. It is now midnight, and if we retreat we haven't got a minute to lose. I say retreat, said Pillow. I say surrender I We have shed enough blood already to