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Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 14. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), Fortification and siege of Port Hudson—Compiled by the Association of defenders of Port Hudson; M. J. Smith, President; James Freret, Secretary. (search)
f trial. The enemy's column, marching down the road to the landing, approached the right of our line, preceded by General Andrews and staff. When Brigadier-General Andrews approached, General Gardner advanced with his sword drawn and presentedBrigadier-General Andrews approached, General Gardner advanced with his sword drawn and presented the hilt to General Andrews with the following words: Having thoroughly defended this position as long as I deemed it necessary, I now surrender to you my sword, and with it this post and its garrison. To which General Andrews replied: I rGeneral Andrews with the following words: Having thoroughly defended this position as long as I deemed it necessary, I now surrender to you my sword, and with it this post and its garrison. To which General Andrews replied: I return your sword as a proper compliment to the gallant commander of such gallant troops—conduct that would be heroic in another cause. To which General Gardner replied as he returned his sword, with emphasis, into the scabbard: This is neitherGeneral Andrews replied: I return your sword as a proper compliment to the gallant commander of such gallant troops—conduct that would be heroic in another cause. To which General Gardner replied as he returned his sword, with emphasis, into the scabbard: This is neither the time nor place to discuss the cause. The order was given along our line to ground arms, which was obeyed, and our men stood in line while the enemy had marched from right to left until they had formed in line before us, when they hoisted the