We struck the rebel cavalry beyond the Big Black, and pushed them pell-mell into and beyond Jackson during the 6th.

The next day we reached Brandon, and on the 9th Morton, where we perceived signs of an infantry concentration, but the enemy did not give us battle, and retreated before us.

The rebel cavalry were all around us, so we kept our columns compact and offered few or no chances for their dashes.

As far as Morton we had occupied two roads, but there we were forced into one.

Toward evening of the 12th, Hurlbut's column passed through Decatur, with orders to go into camp four miles beyond at a creek.