[55] That is, the account had been taken before he came South.
[57] The term "Hunting Island" was applied to several of the outside islands collectively.
[58] Thomas Astor Coffin, of Coffin's Point.
[59] The chief "hindrance" was, of course, the late date at which work on the cotton crop had been started; the land should have been prepared in February, and the planting begun at the end of March.
[60] The preliminary proclamation of emancipation, dated September 22, 1862.
[61] It will be seen that this excellent idea was not adopted by the authorities.
[62] Edward W. Hooper served on Saxton's staff, with the rank of Captain.
[63] He came with authority to raise negro troops.