CHAPTER XVII.

VICKSBURG.

Co-operation of Grant and Porter--Grand Gulf and Sherman's Demonstration on the Yazoo--The Advance on Vicksburg-- Capture of Jackson--Gallant Assaults Upon the Works at Vicksburg--The Siege--Sherman Holding Johnston at Bay-- Surrender of Vicksburg--Flight of Johnston--Important Results of the Campaign--Sherman's Meed of Praise 241