6 Pemberton asks to meet with Griffith to discuss proposed raid. Sherman sent back to Memphis to begin combined assault on Vicksburg. 9 Rebels continue falling back to new defensive line on Vicksburg. 10 Grant notifies McPherson to ready for overland advance on Vicksburg. 11 Federals occupy Water Valley.
Rebels continue to withdraw.
12 Pemberton places Van Dorn in charge of new combined cavalry. 13 Griffith reports with 6th Texas, 3rd Texas, 9th Texas and First Texas Legion. 14 Texas Brigade joined by brigades of Jackson and McCulloch. 15 Confederate withdrawal continues. Dickey occupies Pontotoc.