The CSS Missouri was the most formidable Confederate vessel surrendered by Carter. It was a sternwheel ironclad built at Shreveport and late in March, when the river had risen sufficiently, had steamed down the Red River to Alexandria.
There, Carter had written enthusiastically to General Simon B. Buckner: "I will ... be pleased to welcome you on te deck of the Missouri, when we arrive at Grand Ecore ... I hope to be a valuable [addition] to your forces defending the valley."
The Missouri, however, never had the opportunity for battle, although she had the distinction of being the last Confederate ironclad to be surrendered in home waters.
--Goodbye Missouri. --Old B-R'er
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