On this table-ground our camps were located, and it was there the battle took place.
Everywhere the trees were scarred and shattered, telling, as plainly as by words, of the shower of shot, shell, and bullets, that had fallen upon them.

Within rifle range of the river, stood a tree marked by a cannon-shot, showing how much we were pressed back on the afternoon of the 6th.

From the moment the crest of the bluff was gained, the traces of battle were apparent.
In front of the line where General Prentiss's Division fought, there was a spot of level ground covered with a dense growth of small trees.
The tops of these trees were from twelve to fifteen feet high, and had been almost mowed off by the shower of bullets which passed through them.

I saw no place where there was greater evidence of severe work.
There was everywhere full proof that the battle was a determined one.
Assailant and defendant had done their best.
It was a ride of five miles among scarred trees, over ground cut by the wheels of guns and caissons, among shattered muskets, disabled cannon, broken wagons, and all the heavier debris of battle.
Everywhere could be seen torn garments, haversacks, and other personal equipments of soldiers.

There were tents where the wounded had been gathered, and where those who could not easily bear movement to the transports were still remaining.