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Category Archives: Ulysses S. Grant
May 16, 1863: Battle of Champion Hill
Click for large map. Grant sent McPherson east from Clinton toward Edwards’ Station, where he expected to meet Pemberton’s advance. He ordered McClernand to move northwest from Raymond toward the same goal, and Sherman to move west from Jackson. His … Continue reading
May 15, 1863: Grant moves west
Click for large map. The message that Fred Grant saw his father receive in Jackson was a captured order from Johnston to Pemberton, saying that their armies should meet in Clinton. Grant was puzzled, as Johnston should have known the … Continue reading
May 14, 1863: Grant takes Jackson
Fred Grant on far right, ca. 1898. The Union troops made a dash from Raymond northeast to take Jackson, MS. Official Records: JACKSON, MISS., May 14, 1863. Major General John A. McClernand, Comdg. Thirteenth Army Corps: Our troops carried this … Continue reading
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May 13, 1863: Moving toward Jackson
Grant ordered Sherman’s, McPherson’s, and McClernand’s corps to Jackson, MS. Official Records: HDQRS. THIRTEENTH A. C., Fourteen-Mile Creek, May 13, 1863. Brigadier-Generals HOVEY, OSTERHAUS, and CARR: DIVISION commanders are notified that the general commanding the department has changed the direction … Continue reading
May 11, 1863: Grant cuts loose
Click for large map. Grant cuts loose from his supply line: “You may not hear from me for several days.” Official Records: Major General H. W. HALLECK, General-in-Chief: My forces will be this evening as far advanced toward Jackson as … Continue reading
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May 10, 1863: Sorry, Banks.
Banks wanted Grant to come help him at Port Hudson, but circumstances have changed. Grant begs off, and asks Banks to come to Vicksburg instead. Official Records: HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE TENNESSEE, Rocky Springs, MISS., May 10, 1863. Major General … Continue reading
May 9, 1863: Bread, coffee, and salt
Click for large map. Sherman has made it up to Hankinson’s Ferry, but he’s concerned that there’s no way they can move their armies up to the railroad over the available roads. He recommends holding up troops and limiting wagons. … Continue reading
May 8, 1863: Banks wants to meet at Port Hudson
Nathaniel Banks had agreed with Grant that they would reduce Port Hudson, then go up to Vicksburg together. However, when Grant was ready, Banks had gone off up the Red River. Now Banks is back and calling Grant to Port … Continue reading
May 7, 1863: Grant heads for the railroad
Click for large map. Grant could force a crossing of the Big Black and slog overland directly toward Vicksburg, but once again, he chooses to move northeast and attack Pemberton’s supply lines. If he can break the railroad line between … Continue reading
May 5, 1863: Grant orders troops to live off the land
Grant is gathering his troops for the assault on Vicksburg. He instructs Hurlbut to bring his troops, and to have the cavalry live off the land, while destroying crops and other resources that would help sustain the rebels. It seems … Continue reading