Siege of Vicksburg. Wednesday, 27th.—11 A. M. Four gunboats steamed up and commenced shelling at us, which was responded to by our siege guns, at the same time a gunboat attempted to pass the batteries from above but was sunk in about fifteen minutes under the Rebel guns. It was reported that this was the [...]

Tuesday, 26.—3 A. M. Ordered to Warrenton Road near river; put in ditches; several prisoners taken by a sortee party. (Note: picture is of an unidentified Confederate soldier.)

Monday, 25th.—One artilleryman killed and another wounded by sharp-shooters. 3 P. M., flag of truce, and Federals allowed to bury their dead; some of our boys went out and talked to them. (Note: picture is of an unidentified Confederate soldier.)

Sunday, 24th.—Sergeant Wright, of Company C, killed by Minnie ball. Crocket White mortally wounded. (Note: picture is of an unidentified Confederate soldier.)

Friday, 22d.—12 M. Federals charged S. D. Lee’s Alabama brigade. Being on reserve, we were sent through a perfect shower of shot and shell to re-inforce. Heavy fighting; Feds driven back; captured three or four stands of colors and several prisoners. General Lee’s aid killed by shell, within twenty feet of us. D. Brown wounded. [...]

Thursday, 21st.—Sharp-shooters pegging away. W. F. White slightly wounded in head by Minnie ball; heavy cannonading all day. (Note: picture is of an unidentified Confederate soldier.)

Wednesday, 20th.—Heavy cannonading all day; sharpshooters very annoying indeed; keep up continual firing; our boys not allowed to return the fire on account of lack of ammunition. Companies A and F put in reserve battalion; pretty heavy firing along the river. About 7 P. M., Federals formed and fired one volley, raising the yell as [...]

Tuesday, 19th.—We are surrounded; considerable cannonading on Chickasaw Bayou. Federal Regiment reported captured on the left. Our division on right wing occupying from the railroad to the river. Yankees charged, but were driven back with loss. Sharp shooting our artillery. (Note: picture is of an unidentified Confederate soldier.)

Monday, 18th.—A. M., all quiet; about 12 o’clock put in ditches; don’t know whether Yanks are coming on us or not. 5 P. M. skirmishing on the left; two hundred and forty of 39th missing; twenty-four out of Company F. (Note: picture is of an unidentified Confederate soldier.)

Sunday, 17th.—This A. M. found us two miles south of Big Black River. 9 A. M., heavy fighting back at Big Black River; 11 A. M., Confederates routed again; fell back to intrenchments at Vicksburg; went to our old camp. (Note: picture is of an unidentified Confederate soldier.)

Battle of Champion Hill, Miss. Saturday, 16th.—7 A. M., drew some raw beef; were beginning to barbecue it, when, just at 8 o’clock, a few cannons were fired near us very unexpectedly. Formed immediately and marched back about two miles; skirmishing began before our lines were formed, and it was soon ascertained that the Federals [...]

Friday, 15th.—Three days’ rations cooked. General Pemberton sent a circular address to the soldiers, in which he stated the time of conflict was near at hand. Started at sundown and marched until 1 A. M. Closed “en masse,” and, although on rough ground, were soon in the land of dreams. (Note: picture is of an [...]

Thursday, 14th.—Sent out as skirmisher; but was soon ordered in, as regiment had orders to move; have to wait until to-morrow at 7 o’clock for rations. (Note: picture is of an unidentified Confederate soldier.)

Near Vicksburg. Wednesday, 13th.—Last night started at 9 o’clock and marched till 1 this morning. Rested until day. Started at daylight; crossed Big Black on railroad bridge at 11 A. M. Halted in line two miles from Edwards’ Station, near Vicksburg. Change of brigadier-generals to-day, General Taylor being superseded by General Cummings, of Georgia. (Note: [...]

Tuesday, 12th.—Moved back to Hall’s Ferry Road. Reported Stonewall Jackson died from wounds received in the recent fight in Virginia. (Note: picture is of an unidentified Confederate soldier.)

Sunday, 10th.—Skirmishing began at daylight. Relieved at 7 A. M.; went back two miles to regiment. Regiment relieved at 6 P. M.; found brigade at 11 P. M., after marching eleven miles. (Note: picture is of an unidentified Confederate soldier.)

Saturday, 9th.—Went on picket with regiment; Company F sent to Ford on Big Black River; Skirmishing with Yanks; Every fellow sticks pretty close to his tree; some of the boys calling to the Yanks to come over. (Note: picture is of an unidentified Confederate soldier.)

Thursday, 7th.—Reported Federals just across the river, and that General Beauregard had arrived at Vicksburg. (Note: picture is of an unidentified Confederate soldier.)

Wednesday, 6th.—All quiet to-day. Have very good place to camp; plenty of mulberries. (Note: picture is of an unidentified Confederate soldier.)

Tuesday, 5th.—Reported great victory in Virginia; also that General Forrest had captured 1,600 prisoners near Rome, Ga. Moved one and one-half miles. (Note: picture is of an unidentified Confederate soldier.)

Monday 4th.–Marched five miles by 11 o’clock, and are now lying in the shade, ten miles from bridge. (Note: picture is of an unidentified Confederate soldier.)

Sunday, 3d.–Started at daylight; got within one mile of Big Black River and met wagons and artillery coming back. Grand Gulf evacuated; falling back towards Vicksburg and Jackson; started back at 5 P. M. ; marched until 3 A. M. Cannonading towards Vicksburg; are marching in direction of railroad bridge, across Big Black River. (Note: [...]

May 1st.—Rumored fighting going on below. General Tracy killed; went into ditches in front of Barton’s Brigade. Dick Anderson came from home and brought us nice box of provisions; cooked two days’ rations. Started towards Grand Gulf 6 P. M. Marched until 2:30 A. M. Reported heavy fighting the last two days. (Note: picture is [...]

Thursday, 30th.—Heavy cannonading on Chickasaw Bayou. Reported that Federals tried to cross, but were driven back with pretty heavy loss. (Note: picture is of an unidentified Confederate soldier.)