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The Daily Dispatch: November 14, 1862., [Electronic resource], From the South. (search)
letter from a lady residing near St. Francesville to her father in Shreveport, says: "Gov. Wickliffe was sent by Gen. Taylor with a flag of truce to New Orleans to see Gen. Butler, and to tell him if he did not stop his depredations on the Mississippi river he would hang what prisoners he had in his possession, Gov. Wickliffe saw Gen. Butler and told him what Gen. Taylor said. Gen Butler replied to Gov. Wickliffe, "You tell Gen. Taylor if he hangs one of my men, I will commence in New OGen. Taylor if he hangs one of my men, I will commence in New Orleans and hang until I get to Memphis, or until I think I have satisfaction." And then he asked Gov. W. What were the depredations that had been committed. Wickliffe mentioned the burning of Bayon Sara. Butler said he did not know Bayon Sara was several of them wounded. He then burned the town. Butler said he done exactly right. After Wickliffe had communicated Taylor's message, he and Butler entered into a conversation. Wickliffe asked Butler why the North did not make peace with the S