Army of the Tennessee

Major General Ulysses S. Grant

        The 13^th, 15^th and 17^th Corps were engaged in the battles and movements of the Vicksburg Campaign beginning March 29, 1863.  Took position on the investment line May 19^th – The 15^th on the right, the 17^th in the center, the 13^th on the left and made unsuccessful assaults on the confederate line of defense, the afternoon of May 19^th and on May 22^nd.   One Division of the 16^th Corps took position on the left of the 13^th, and Herron’s Division on the extreme left on June 15^th.  The 9^th Corps, Two Divisions of the 16^th and seven brigades from the other corps were deployed on the exterior line.  From Haynes’ Bluff on the left to Big Black River bridge on the right, to guard against attack from Johnston’s army and were under command of Gen. Sherman after June 22^nd.  Siege operations were carried on from May 23^rd to July 3^rd, when a proposal for capitulation came to Gen. Grant from Gen. Pemberton.  They met for conference that afternoon between the lines and near the Jackson Road.  The terms for capitulation were agreed upon by correspondence after the meeting and July 4^th the Confederate Army of Vicksburg was surrendered to Gen. Grant and a detachment of his army occupied the city.  The Aggregate reported casualties in the army during the campaign and siege were, Killed 1581, Wounded 7654, Missing 1007, Total 10,142.