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n I followed his advice the predicted result followed, and I never departed from it, however slightly, without finding reason for subsequent regret. Further said the colonel: No officer in this regiment now doubts that the key to the successful prosecution of this war lies in the unlimited employment of black troops. On September 30th a reconnaissance was made by several New York companies up the May river from Fort Pulaski, which resulted in the destruction of some valuable salt works at Crowell's plantation, above Bluffton. Colonel Barton, commanding, reported that he stopped at the latter place on his return and carried off a considerable quantity of furniture from the deserted houses, which he asked permission to retain for the use of his officers and himself. These barbarous raids were made for private and public plunder. To destroy public stores is admissible in war, but to loot private houses and seize private furniture were a disgrace to the troops who were guilty of s