The Civil War By Campaigns

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Pemberton's troops, about 50, 000 in all, were stationed from Haines Bluff on the north to Grand Gulf on the south, and to Jackson and Granada on the east. As Grant advanced toward Port Gibson, the enemy was encoun- tered and defeated May 1st in quite a severe battle. Grand Gulf fell as a result of this engagement.
Sherman, who was conducting a feint against the enemy's works in the north, was ordered to join Grant's forces, while Grant changed his base of supplies from Bruinsburg to Grand Gulf
.... Grant then continued his march toward Jackson, en- countering no obstacles until near Raymond, where he met and defeated two of the enemy's brigades (May 12th). At Jackson the Confederates were again defeated (May 14th), and driven from the city.
The Confederate main body, numbering 25, 000 men, under Gen. Pemberton, marched out from Vicksburg to meet Grant's invading army. At Champion Hills they were defeated with considerable loss. May 16th, and retreated toward the works of Vicksburg, pursued by the Union troops.


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