THE CIVIL WAR DIARY OF JOHN G. MORRISON 1861-1865

guerrilla party lives.
Thursday, July 24th. All hands were called at 1 1/2 this
morning to get up anchor. After being up, we went on our
[125] way slowly until about 4 A.M. when all hands were
called to quarters. We were now abreast of Greenville, where
the rebs lived. We opened fire on the houses and woods but
elicited no response whatever. Passed on our way until 4
P.M. when we again went to quarters as we were abreast of where
they had the guns when they first fired into the "S. Wood."
Fired about fifteen shots and left, as there was nothing to
be seen. About 8 P.M. came to off the island where the boat
had been sunk. Blew our whistle but no one came. A boat's
crew, armed, were now sent ashore to a house on the island to
look for traces of the lost ones. Turned in at 9 P.M.
Friday, July 25th. Turned out at 5 A.M. and (picked up a
Lieut. of the Wis. 4th and a darkie that were on the Sallie
Wood) was surprised to find that we had been aground all
night. She only got off about an hour before I came on deck.
Took a deserter from a guerilla band on board. In the
afternoon came up with the ram Lioness and the transport
Pike, the latter having a coal barge in tow. Lay to and
coaled up. Took four refugees on board who had fled from
Miss. to avoid conscription. Turned in at 9 P.M.
Saturday, July 26th. Turned out at 4 1/2 A.M. In the
forenoon, was hailed by three men in a skiff. Were taken on
board. Refugees also. They left Ark. to avoid conscription
too. They had rowed about 800 miles before reaching us. In
the afternoon, got aground again with every prospect of
remaining so some time. Worked until 12 A.M. but apparently
without effect. Turned in on a chest lid for 3 hours.
Sunday, July 27th. Out at 3 A.M. Tried to get her off.
[126] No result. About 9 A.M., the ram Queen of the West
came up to us. Sent our guerilla on board in charge of the
Lieut. of the Wis. 4th as we were hoping that she would tow
us off. Our head swung round and we were afloat once more
after being aground 18 hours. Nothing of any importance
occurred during the rest of the day.
Monday, July 28th. Made Helena and Gen'l Curtis's army. The
captain went ashore and held a short confab with him. He
(Curtis) is a short, slight man with a blonde goatee and
moustache. Left in the afternoon. Threatning rain.
Tuesday, July 29th. Turned out at 4 1/2 A.M. and found
myself at anchor off Memphis. It looks duller than when I
last seen it. Nothing going on.
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