Col. Shaw / Col. Risdon, 2nd Brig./3rd. Brig XVII Corps on 5.15 camped E. and S. of Ft. Derussy...the area from Marksville - De Russy was covered with Federal soldiers. They rejoined A.J, Smith near Marksville at 3 a.m. (5.16.64.)
This must br the time in which A.J. arrived.