 Complete the following phrase:  The Confederates continued to attack Steeles column along their march. After a series of skirmishes or small battles, starting with a battle between Steeles and Marmadukes forces at Okolona on April 3, and the Battle of Elkins Ferry on April 34, 1864. On April 9, Thayers force met up with Steeles, but brought almost no food along with them. Steele decided he could not remain in the barren area around Elkins Ferry and ordered supplies to be sent to him at Camden. After the 