May 25-31, 1863 - battle of Vicksburg, MS

• 05/23/1863-05/25/1863 - 8th Ills in reserve; mentions battles of Raymond and Champion's Hill
• 05/25/1863-05/27/1863 - Rebels raise flag of truce
• 05/28/1863-05/31/1863 - bombardment continues