army has been robbed of the just measure of its glory and the country of the most brilliant and complete success of the war." In a series of letters, Taylor lashed out at his superior until Kirby Smith relieved him of command on June 10, 1864. Taylor was reassigned to command the Department of Mississippi and East Louisiana on July 18. Notes References Further reading Yellow Bayou Yellow Bayou Yellow Bayou Yellow Bayou Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana May 1864 events 1864 in Louisiana