Covers the Civil War campaigns of the West Gulf Squadron and operations on the Tennessee, Cumberland, Mississippi, and Red Rivers.

Originally published in 1883 by Scribner's as v.3 of The Navy in the Civil War. Vol. XVi of a larger series, of which vol. I-XIII are entitled "The Army in the civil war." Printed on acid-free paper.

Mississippi Valley - Cairo to Memphis -- Mississippi Valley - Vicksburg to the Gulf -- Battle of New Orleans -- Battle at Vicksburg -- Mississippi Valley - Helena to Vicksburg -- Battle at Grand Gulf -- Red River Dam -- Battle of Mobile Bay.