Page 33 - May 18, 1863 to June 24, 1863

18th. Crossed the river this morning and marched 8 miles & Camped.

19th. Moved forward 3 miles and found the enemy inside their Forts in rear of the city of Vicksburg. Our Division made a charge over the hills & ravines, and got a position about 400 yards from two of their large forts. We had to go through a perfect Shower of iron & lead.

20 and 21st. We kept up a continual fire on the enemy picking of their gunners.

22nd. A charge was made along the whole line but proved unsuccessful.

23rd. We were relieved by a brigade of Hoveys Division and sent to support the 17th Ohio Batterie where we remained untill the 8th of June.

June 8th. Moved to Black river bridge & camped.

24th. Moved to Camp Alice near Bovinia Station. had a very nice camp. carried our water 3/4 of a mile.