OR, Series 1, Vol. 24, Part 2, Page 661

Headquarters
Monticello, Miss.
July 25, 1863
 
General Joseph E. Johnston
Commanding Army of Mississippi
 
Sir,
   I have the honor to report the condition of affairs at the present post and that of Brookhaven.
   On the evening of the 18th, the Federal cavalry, under Major Fullerton, 500 strong, appeared in the latter place, sacked the town, burned 113 hogsheads of sugar, destroyed the post-office, and burned 2 engines and all the rolling stock {New Orleans, Jackson & Great Northern RR}, and left at 9 p.m. for Bahala. ****
I have the honor to remain, respectfully, your obedient servant,
R. S. Carter
Major, Commanding Post

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