The Memphis and Charleston railroad was held, while the Mississippi Central was given up.

Columbus was the only point between Cairo and Memphis, on the river, left with a garrison.

All the troops and guns from the posts on the abandoned railroad and river were sent to the front.
On the 29th of January I arrived at Young's Point and assumed command the following day.

General McClernand took exception in a most characteristic way--for him.

His correspondence with me on the subject was more in the nature of a reprimand than a protest.