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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC06462 |
| From Archive Folder | Unassociated Civil War Documents 1863 |
| Title | Isaac F. Quinby to Leonard Fulton Ross regarding the reduction of Vicksburg |
| Date | 8 March 1863 |
| Author | Quinby, Isaac F. (1821-1891) |
| Recipient | Ross, Leonard |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | General Quinby, Commander of the 7th Division, 17th Army Corps, Army of the Tennessee, writes from the steamer Superior. Encloses an extract from a letter (not included) in which General Ulysses S. Grant informs General James Birdseye McPherson of "his general plan of operations for the reduction of Vicksburg." Relates that Grant attaches great importance to Ross's movement down the Yazoo River. Informs Ross "We cannot afford to fail, but must move surely, even though it be slowly, towards the proposed end. The enemy doubtless knows of your progress, and has guessed your object before this, and will make preparations to check your advance..." Orders Ross to proceed with caution and not to jeopardize the campaign by bringing on an engagement before troops arrive to reinforce him, unless he is sure of victory. Plans to join Ross, but is waiting for transports promised by Grant. |
| Subjects | Battle of Vicksburg Battle Civil War Military History Union General Union Forces Confederate States of America |
| People | Quinby, Isaac Ferdinand (1821-1891) Ross, Leonard Fulton (1823-1901) Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson) (1822-1885) McPherson, James Birdseye (1828-1864) |
| Place written | s.l. |
| Theme | The American Civil War; Naval & Maritime |
| Sub-collection | Papers and Images of the American Civil War |
| Additional Information | On 11 March 1863, the Union attempt to follow the Yazoo River to Vicksburg was thwarted by Confederate soldiers at Fort Pemberton. |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Civil War, Reconstruction and the Modern Era: 1860-1945 |
| Civil War: Unit | 7th Division, 17th Army Corps, Army of the Tennessee |