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the 6th, Grant ordered McPherson: Move one of your divisions to Rocky Springs to-morrow, leaving the other to occupy from your present headqun in the advance, followed closely by Crocker. They marched to Rocky Springs, about ten miles distant, where they remained in camp till the 9th. On the 8th, Grant's headquarters were removed to Rocky Springs. After making his demonstration against Haine's bluff, Sherman had lestation, on Southern railroad. This estimate was incorrect. Rocky Springs is full twenty-five miles from Edward's station. All looks wellHankinson's ferry began, McPherson's corps had the left, on the Rocky Springs road, nearest Black river; McClernand kept to the right, and mog the ferries across the Big Black, against Pemberton. But, at Rocky Springs, Grant heard that the rebels were fortifying and concentrating er, the headquarters were removed to Cayuga, eight miles beyond Rocky Springs, and, in accordance with the plan already described, McPherson
occupying its former position on the Rappahannock, having recrossed the river without any loss in the movement. Not more than one-third of General Hooker's force was engaged. General Stoneman's operations have been a brilliant success. A part of his force advanced to within two miles of Richmond, and the enemy's communication has been cut in every direction. The Army of the Potomac will very soon resume offensive operations. General Grant to General Halleck.—(Cipher telegram) Rocky Springs, Miss., May 8, 1863. Our advance is fifteen miles from Edward's station, on Southern railroad. All looks well. Port Hudson is evidently evacuated, except by a small garrison and their heavy artillery. General Grant to General Halleck.—(Cipher telegram.) Cayuga, Miss., May 11, 1863. My forces will be this evening as far advanced towards Jackson as Fourteen-mile creek, the left near Black river, and extending in a line as nearly east and west as they can get without bringing on a b