Grant's investment is complete—
⁠A semicircular one.
Both wings the Cumberland's margin meet,
Then, backwkard curving, clasp the rebel seat.
⁠On Wednesday this good work was done;
⁠But of the doers some lie prone.
Each wood, each hill, each glen was fought for;
The bold inclosing line we wrought for
Flamed with sharpshooters. Each cliff cost
A limb or life. But back we forced
Reserves and all; made good our hold;
And so we rest.

⁠ Events unfold.
On Thursday added ground was won,
⁠A long bold steep: we near the Den.
Later the foe came shouting down
⁠In sortie, which was quelled; and then
We stormed them on their left.