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and Commanded the 1st Division in the first expedition against Port Hudson in March 1863. He remained in command of Baton Rouge until the second movement against Port Hudson from the West Bank of the Mississippi at Bayou Sara, in May 1863, fought successfully the Battle of the Plains Store May 12, and was engaged inall the [strike] movements of the Army for the

     During the siege of Port Hudson, he was in command of the left wing of the Army.  After the surrender of the port, he was granted sick furlough, which was essential to his continuance in service.
     At Port Huson, the troops were in constant conflict with the enemy from the 12th day to the Surrender 8" July.  The assaults of the 28" May & 14" June