Weather cleared off and very pleasant. SOURCE: Joseph Stockton,  War Diary (1862-5) of Brevet Brigadier General Joseph Stockton , p. 11

Firing going on all day, enemy shelling our works, our batteries replying to them. Have not heard of any serious casualties. SOURCE: Josep...

Regiment went out on a reconnoitering expedition on the Yallabusha Road, drew the enemy's fire, but nobody hurt. SOURCE: Joseph Stockt...

Received orders to hold ourselves ready to strike tents and go on board transports. We are all sadly disappointed at not having a chance at ...

Four companies of the 72d with the 4th Minnesota on board the steamer "Pringler"—the balance of the regiment with an Ohio battery ...

The Yazoo Pass expedition has ended and boats all back. Our return was monotonous, as we all felt dispirited at our failure. There was great...

Disembarked at our old camping ground below Helena on the sand ridge. Await orders now from General Grant for our next move, which we unders...

Started again down the Mississippi, our destination being Milliken's Bend. SOURCE: Joseph Stockton,  War Diary (1862-5) of Brevet Brig...

Laid up last night on account of a very heavy storm, the officers of the transport being afraid to run in such a storm, being so deeply load...

Arrived at Lake Providence and left for Milliken's Bend. River still very high. SOURCE: Joseph Stockton,  War Diary (1862-5) of Brevet...

Landed at Milliken's Bend. General Grant's army is here encamped under the immediate command of General Grant, and under him command...

Went into camp, and a hard place it is; wood scarce and "water, water everywhere but not a drop to drink," except the Mississippi ...

Today two brigades of our division were reviewed by Adjutant General Thomas of the United States Army. Afterwards we were closed in "ma...

Received four months' pay, which was of the greatest service to the officers and men and put all in a good humor. Sutlers shops were pat...

Mustered out as captain of Company A and into the service as major of the 72d Illinois Volunteer Infantry, to date from 14th day of February...

Left Milliken's Bend and had one of the hardest marches on account of heat we have ever had. The distance was only twelve miles, yet it ...

Detailed as provost guard at Richmond. This is one of the prettiest places I have yet seen. We are encamped on the property of a Mr. Anderso...

Still in camp. The men are drilled in batallion drill and dress parades are held regularly. I have ridden around the country and must say th...

Marched from Richmond to Smith's Plantation. It was the most delightful march we have ever had. The road was on the banks of a bayou. Th...

We struck tents yesterday morning and marched into Memphis, bivouacked on the wharf until dark and then embarked on board the steamer "...