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Rocky Springs (Mississippi, United States) (search for this): chapter 21
occupying its former position on the Rappahannock, having recrossed the river without any loss in the movement. Not more than one-third of General Hooker's force was engaged. General Stoneman's operations have been a brilliant success. A part of his force advanced to within two miles of Richmond, and the enemy's communication has been cut in every direction. The Army of the Potomac will very soon resume offensive operations. General Grant to General Halleck.—(Cipher telegram) Rocky Springs, Miss., May 8, 1863. Our advance is fifteen miles from Edward's station, on Southern railroad. All looks well. Port Hudson is evidently evacuated, except by a small garrison and their heavy artillery. General Grant to General Halleck.—(Cipher telegram.) Cayuga, Miss., May 11, 1863. My forces will be this evening as far advanced towards Jackson as Fourteen-mile creek, the left near Black river, and extending in a line as nearly east and west as they can get without bringing on a b
Little Black Fork (Mississippi, United States) (search for this): chapter 21
t difficulty of getting small-class steamers, adapted to this service, has retarded movements by the way of Yazoo pass materially. To hem in the enemy on the Yazoo, Admiral Porter has gone into Deer creek by the way of Steele's bayou and Little Black bayou. From there he can get into Yazoo either by running up Deer creek to Rolling Fork, thence through the fork and down the Big Sunflower, all of which is navigable, or down Deer creek to the Yazoo. Admiral Porter and myself went up Steele's bayou to Little Black bayou on the 15th. With the exception of overhanging trees in some places, the navigation was good for the gunboat General Price. I am having those obstructions removed. We were preceded by four of the old iron-clads that found no difficulty in the navigation. I returned in the evening for the purpose of hurrying up men and means for clearing the channel. I also sent Sherman to make a reconnoissance in company of the gunboats, with the view of effecting a landing wit
Port Hudson (Louisiana, United States) (search for this): chapter 21
that they may not be able to pass or reduce Port Hudson. They, however, will do every thing in theys. Admiral Farragut holds the river above Port Hudson. General Halleck to General Grant.—(tele, cannot you get troops down to help him on Port Hudson? Or at least can you not destroy Grand Gul Sara by the 25th, to cooperate with you on Port Hudson. Can you aid me and send troops after the reduction of Port Hudson to assist at Vicksburg? General Grant to General Halleck.—(telegram.) on, on Southern railroad. All looks well. Port Hudson is evidently evacuated, except by a small gh General Banks, to secure the reduction of Port Hudson and the union of the two armies. But I reccements were arriving there constantly from Port Hudson and the Southern cities. Under this state arleston, and two thousand two hundred from Port Hudson. Orders were sent the very day Banks inveshe honor to inform you that the garrison of Port Hudson surrendered unconditionally this afternoon.[12 more...]<
United States (United States) (search for this): chapter 21
ack rivers. Forage, beef, and bacon was destroyed by our troops, and the stock brought to camp. I am now placing all my spare force on the narrowest part of the land between the rivers, about forty-five miles northeast, with the cavalry watching all the crossings of Black river. We shell the town a little every day, and keep the enemy constantly on the alert. We but seldom lose a man now. The best of health and spirits prevail among the troops. General Grant to A. Lincoln, President U. S.—(telegram.) near Vicksburg, June 8, 1863. I send by mail letter from General Banks of June 4th. I am in communication with him, he having Port Hudson closely invested. General Grant to General Halleck.—(telegram) near Vicksburg, June 8, 1863. It is reported that three divisions have left Bragg's army to join Johnston. Breckenridge is known to have arrived General Grant to General Halleck.—(Cipher telegram) near Vicksburg, June 8, 1863. Vicksburg is closely invested. I h<
Twisty Bayou (Louisiana, United States) (search for this): chapter 21
her telegram.) near Vicksburg, June 3, 1863. The approaches are gradually nearing the enemy's fortifications. Five days more should plant our batteries on their parapets. Johnston is still collecting troops at Canton and Jackson. Some are coming over the railroad, and all the country is joining his standard. The destruction of the enemy's artillery and ordnance stores was so complete, that all these must be brought in from a distance. I sent a large force up between the Yazoo and Black rivers. Forage, beef, and bacon was destroyed by our troops, and the stock brought to camp. I am now placing all my spare force on the narrowest part of the land between the rivers, about forty-five miles northeast, with the cavalry watching all the crossings of Black river. We shell the town a little every day, and keep the enemy constantly on the alert. We but seldom lose a man now. The best of health and spirits prevail among the troops. General Grant to A. Lincoln, President U. S.—(
Louisiana (Louisiana, United States) (search for this): chapter 21
ith the design of joining the Vicksburg force. I am concentrating my force at Bolton to cut them off if possible. A dispatch from Banks showed him to be off in Louisiana, not to return to Baton Rouge until the 10th of May. I could not lose the time. I have taken many prisoners from Port Hudson, who state that it will be evacuate with General Banks, to secure the reduction of Port Hudson and the union of the two armies. But I received a letter from General Banks, stating that he was in Louisiana, and would return to Baton Rouge by the 10th inst. By the reduction of Port Hudson, he could add only twelve thousand to my force. I had certain information thaa number of prisoners and five thousand head of Texas cattle, two thousand head of which were sent to Banks. The balance have been and will be brought here. In Louisiana they captured more prisoners, and a number of teams loaded with ammunition. Over two hundred thousand rounds of musket ammunition were brought back to Natchez,
Memphis (Tennessee, United States) (search for this): chapter 21
part a synopsis or repetition of the dispatches that were sent from day to day during the campaign.] General Grant to General Halleck.—(Cipher telegram.) Memphis, Tenn., January 16, 1863. I start immediately for the fleet. My design is to get such information from them as I find it impossible to get here. I I will return for troops. Both banks of the Mississippi should be under one commander, at least during present operations. General Grant to General Halleck.—(letter.) Memphis, Tenn., January 20, 1863. I returned here last night from a visit to the expedition under General McClernand. I had a conversation with Admiral Porter, General25, 2.40 P. M. Forts Henry and Donelson have been transferred to the Department of the Cumberland. General Grant to General Halleck.—(Cipher telegram.) Memphis, Tenn., January 25, 1863. I leave for the fleet at Vicksburg to-morrow. Since leaving there (one week ago) I have not heard one word from them. The constant rai<
Yazoo Pass (Mississippi, United States) (search for this): chapter 21
nboat, the whole in charge of Colonel Wilson, Topographical Engineers, to cut the levee across Yazoo pass, and to explore through to Coldwater, if possib General Grant to General Halleck.—(Cipher t my arrival here, commenced or ordered other routes prospected. One of these is by the way of Yazoo pass into Coldwater, the Tallahatchie, and Yazoo rivers. This is conducted by Lieutenant-Colonel WColonel Wilson, of the prospect of effecting a safe passage into the Yazoo river by the way of Yazoo pass. Admiral Porter will have this pass thoroughly explored by light-draught gunboats, upon which of getting small-class steamers, adapted to this service, has retarded movements by the way of Yazoo pass materially. To hem in the enemy on the Yazoo, Admiral Porter has gone into Deer creek by th to General Halleck.—(Cipher telegram.) before Vicksburg, March 24, 1863. At last accounts Yazoo pass expedition was yet at Greenwood. Porter and Sherman are attempting to get into the Yazoo belo
Vicksburg (Mississippi, United States) (search for this): chapter 21
.) Washington, D. C., January 25, 1863, 10.40 P. M. Direct your attention particularly to the canal proposed across the point. The President attaches much importance to this. General Grant to General Halleck.—(Cipher telegram.) near Vicksburg, Miss., January 29, 1863. Water in the canal is five feet deep, and river rising. There is no wash, however, and no signs of it enlarging. I will let the water in from higher up and try the effect. I have ordered troops from Helena, escorted opened. I have the honor to inform you that the garrison of Port Hudson surrendered unconditionally this afternoon. We shall take formal possession at seven o'clock in the morning. General Grant to Adjutant-General L Thomas.—(letter.) Vicksburg, Miss., July 11, 1863. The long line of plantations from Lake Providence to Milliken's bend, it has been perfectly impossible to give perfect protection to, during the siege of Vicksburg. Besides the gunboats, negro troops, and six regiments of
Bruinsburg (Mississippi, United States) (search for this): chapter 21
made another vigorous attack, and in the mean time, the transports safely ran the blockade, and on the following day, the whole force with me was transferred to Bruinsburg, the first point of land below Grand Gulf from where the interior can be reached, and the march immediately commenced for Port Gibson. General McClernand was inck up many more yet. Many stragglers, particularly from the Missouri troops, no doubt have fallen out, and will never join their regiments again. The move by Bruinsburg undoubtedly took the enemy much by surprise. General Bowen's (the rebel commander) defence was a good one, and well carried out. My force, however, was too he I am told the whole state is full of men paroled by Grierson. General Grant to General Halleck.—(telegram.) Grand Gulf, Miss., May 3, 1863. We landed at Bruinsburg, April 30th, moved immediately on Port Gibson, met the enemy, eleven thousand strong, four miles south of Port Gibson at two A. M., and engaged him all day, en
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