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39. We were quite anxious to see an alligator - a genuine Mississippian - but were disappointed. The day was sort of the right sort. We saw however large flocks of Turkey Buzzards. There are the Scavengers of the South and they are so useful that the laws protects their lives. They are a large sluggish bird - one of their habits I noticed was - when at rest - to stretch their wings and bat the wind sway then back and forwards. On the west bank about 40 miles from the river stands fort Jackson. It is a circular form - and above the mason work earth making green surround - over the top of the fort. The huge cannon lay on the embankment - with their mouths open towards us. The grounds around are well arranged - and covered with the green grass look very agreeable. Near the fort and parting the water are the barracks - a large though old fashioned building. Nearly opposite stands a smaller fort - and these two are the C