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Newspaper
Greeley Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1888
Page
2
Recap of Grant's Vicksburg campaign from May 1 to May 16, 1863 detailing Grand Gulf Port Gibson and the Gibraltar of the Confederacy battles. Includes commanders Porter McClernand Osterhaus Hovey Smith Bowen Tracy and Loring with Union losses and the fleet’s role.
Union generals McPherson and Logan press toward Raymond and Jackson as Confederate commanders Bow en Loring Stevenson and Walker maneuver to defend Edwards Station. May 12 14 see heavy fighting with Jackson’s fallible defense and Pemberton's force split.
The May 15–16 fighting near Edwards Station and Champion's Hill saw Pemberton’s Confederate forces defeated by Grant’s corps. McClernand led the advance with McPherson’s troops aiding as Hovey and Logan pressed the right flank. Edwards Station fell to Union control, Vicksburg’s rail link severed, Confederate losses around 3,889 to Federal 2,408.
May 17 to July 3 actions outline Pemberton's defense at Big Black and Vicksburg. Grant sieges, replacements, and reinforcements shape the final surrender after stubborn resistance. Bowen and Montgomery carry Pemberton’s surrender letter to Union lines.
Troops under generals Tracy and Bald win pressed toward Port Gibson after advancing from Grand Gulf as Green's Confederate brigade remained in support. The action reflects continued Union effort and Confederate defense along the Mississippi campaign.
Union forces under Grant push to consolidate a base at Grand Gulf while McPherson and McClernand deploy at Hankinsons Ferry and Willow Spring. Sherman moves up from above as Pemberton seeks reinforcements with Walker and Gist, and 8,000 cavalry are sent from Tennessee to the siege.
Grant aims to trap the Confederate army by pushing along the eastern Big Black River and cutting at Edwards Station to divide forces west and east of the river. Sherman moves from Grand Gulf while McPherson and McClernand flank toward Jackson as the grand advance proceeds.
The note proposes a short armistice for capitulation terms at Vicksburg, naming three commissioners on each side. Grant rejects consuls and insists on unconditional surrender. The July 4 surrender follows with paroles and rosters, noting 81,600 prisoners, 172 guns, 60,000 muskets, and ongoing siege actions including Sherman and Johnston movements.
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