forms plan to take Vicksburg, [157];
tries to approach city from south, [158], [159];
besieges and takes Vicksburg, [159], [160];
his credit for campaign, [160];
his relations with Lincoln, [160], [161];
accused of drunkenness, [161];
congratulated by Lincoln, [161], [162];
given command of the West, [165];
orders Thomas to hold Chattanooga, [165];
relieves siege, [166];