Tuesday, May 16, 2023

May 16, 1863 - Saturday - 160 years ago today

Status - John Baer - 40th Indiana Regiment - Crittenden's Corps - Wood's Division - Wagner's Brigade 

These times are still mostly quiet for the Army of the Cumberland.  There is some fear of a Confederate cavalry invasion of Kentucky, but reliable reports are sparse.  

The main news of this time comes from Mississippi, where Grant's army has captured Jackson, and defeated a Confederate army under General Pemberton at Champion's Hill.  Pemberton's army is forced back toward Vicksburg, and is in danger of being trapped in the city.

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