CHAPTER XXVII.

Reorganization of Grant's army--How our division was posted--Descent of guerrillas upon our forage train--We march to Memphis and go into camp--A glance at the officers of our regiment--Gen. Lauman's regimental drills--Review of the Fourth division--Col. Bryant's movement against Chalmers--Our division ordered to Vicksburg--Parting with my comrades--Their journey down the river and affair with the guerrillas near Greenville--Arrival at Young's Point--Their view of Porter and Steele engaging the enemy--Proceed up the Yazoo and occupy Haines' Bluff--The captures--Blowing up the magazines--The 22d of May--They move to take position in the investing lines--Their position and operations south of the city--Their subsequent position and operations 373