April 16, 1863, Tyler Reporter
Whenever, says the Rebel, you hear of a regiment, battalion, company, or squad, infantry or cavalry, destroying fences and other property of farmer citizens, you may safely set it down that the Colonel, Lieutenant Colonel, Captain or Sergeant of the party is not fit for an officer, and a disgrace to the honorable profession of arms.
The above contains a great truth and an important lesson, which it will be well to learn.