Our brigade, with four others, all under the command of
General Blair, left this morning for Benton's Crossroads. The expedition is to
keep General Johnston from coming in to reinforce the rebels at Vicksburg.
Cannonading and picket firing opened up early this morning. Our army, by sapping
and mining after night, is gradually working its way closer to the
fortifications. Our men are well protected during the day by earthworks.
Source: Alexander G. Downing, Edited by Olynthus B.,
Clark, Downing’s Civil War Diary, p. 118
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