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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 in all the movements of the Army for the illegible of Port Hudson.

     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 Hudson, the troops were in constant conflict with the enemy from the 12" May to the Surrender 8" July.  The assaults of the 28" May & 14" June were gallant though desperate attempts to carry works, well nigh impregnable, defended with great constancy by troops equal in number to the besieging forces.  The battle at Cedar Mountain was one of the most  sang [illegible] of the war.  In all these actions Major General Augur sustained the character of a brave patriotic & skillful soldier for which in my opinion he eminently deserves the consideration & favor of his government.
                                     With great respect I am 
                                                   N. P. Banks
                                                          late M. G. V.

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