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The Photographic History of The Civil War: in ten volumes, Thousands of Scenes Photographed 1861-65, with Text by many Special Authorities, Index (ed. Francis Trevelyan Miller), P (search)
The Photographic History of The Civil War: in ten volumes, Thousands of Scenes Photographed 1861-65, with Text by many Special Authorities, Index (ed. Francis Trevelyan Miller), V (search)
Gen. Van Dorn superceded.
Gen. Earl Van-Dorn has been superceded in the command of the army recently engaged with the enemy at Corinth, and Major General J. C. Pemberton assigned to the command of that portion of our forces.
We are not advised whether the loss of the battle at Corinth had anything to do with this change of commanders.
Latest from Vicksburg.
The following official Dispatch was received at the War Department on Saturday last:
Vicksburg, Jan, 8, 1863. Hon J. A. Seddon:
From latest information I am satisfied the enemy's transports have gone up the river.
Only seven gunboats are between the mouth of the Yazoo river and Miliken's Fend.
Vicksburg is daily growing stronger.
We intend to hold it. J. C. Pemberton, Lieut. General Commanding.
The Daily Dispatch: January 22, 1863., [Electronic resource], Gen. Pemberton to the troops. (search)
Gen. Pemberton to the troops.
--The following is the order of Gen. Peer, complimenting the troops for their it giant defence at Vicksburg.
The compliment holy merited:
Hdq'rs Dep't Miss, and east LouisianaVicksburg, Jan. 8, 1863.
General Orders, No.--
The Lieutenant-General commanding the Department desires to express to the troops of the command his high appreciation if their recent gallant distance of this important position.
All praise is due them, not alone for so brav ntry and honor to themselves, still, as most ever be the case in war, forks has bestowed her portative unequally — to those who by her favor, held the posts of honor, by their own resolute courage availed themselves of their opportunities, especial thanks are due; and it will be the pride and agreeable duty of the Lieutenant General commanding to them for them for them from their country the distinction and honor they have so justly deserved. J. C. Pemberton, Lieutenant-General Commanding
The engagement at Grand Gulf, miles. Jackson, April 29.
--To General 8.
Cooper.--Six gunboats, guns each, opened a torrid fire upon our batteries at Grand Gulf at 7 o'clock A, M, and continued without later mission for six hours and a half, when they withdrew. --Several boats were apparently damaged, one disabled, and now lying on the Louisiana shore below.
Our loss is three killed including Colonel Wade, General Bowen's chief of artillery.
Twelve or fifteen wounded.
Repairs are being made, expecting a renewal of the attack to morrow Transports loaded with troops are in sight, but inactive. (Signed) J. C. Pemberton. Lieutenant-General Commanding.
The Daily Dispatch: July 20, 1863., [Electronic resource], Progress of the war. (search)
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The Daily Dispatch: July 24, 1863., [Electronic resource], Progress of the war. (search)
From Mississippi. Morton, Miss, July 21, via Montgomery, 23d.
--No change in the situation of affairs to-day.
The enemy are busily engaged in tearing railroad track between Beandon and Jackson.
They burnt the depot at the latter place last night.
Grant is evidently preparing, to fall back, as there is no water in front.
[second Dispatch.] Morton, Miss, July 22.
--Our army has gone in a permanent camp on Strong river.--Grant is reported to be shipping troops down the Mississippi, for the purpose of attacking Mobile.
Lieut. Gen. Hardee has arrived, and takes command under Gen. Johnston.
Pemberton's corps will be organized immediately and placed in the field.
[Strong river is a small stream, which flows call of Morton in a circuitous south westerly direction, and empties into Pearl river about thirty miles south of Jackson.]