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January, Thursday, 22.1863. Still on the river. moving down. Boats were fired unto with today while passing near Grenada & two of them were wounded. | January, Thursday, 22.1863. Still on the river. moving down. Boats were fired unto with today while passing near Grenada & two of them were wounded. | ||
Friday, 23. Passed down the river today and arrived at the fleet near Vicksburg at 20 or 3 o'clock. Vicksburg is in fair view & presents a rather fine appearance. Saw Genl Sherman. Learn but little news. Col Stewart 15th Ill Cav was killed in a skirmish today. | Friday, 23. Passed down the river today and arrived at the fleet near Vicksburg at 20 or 3 o'clock. Vicksburg is in fair view & presents a rather fine appearance. Saw Genl Sherman. Learn but little news. Col Stewart 15th Ill Cav was killed in a skirmish today. | ||
Saturday, 24. Today went to Genl McClernands Hd Qrs but did not see him. Went down the canal while there a boat come up the river & was fired at & the enemies batteries replied & some shells fell [[unclear]] where I stood. | Saturday, 24. Today went to Genl McClernands Hd Qrs but did not see him. Went down the canal while there a boat come up the river & was fired at & the enemies batteries replied & some shells fell [[unclear]] where I stood. The boat was the st Vicksburg. | ||
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January, Thursday, 22.1863. Still on the river. moving down. Boats were fired unto with today while passing near Grenada & two of them were wounded. Friday, 23. Passed down the river today and arrived at the fleet near Vicksburg at 20 or 3 o'clock. Vicksburg is in fair view & presents a rather fine appearance. Saw Genl Sherman. Learn but little news. Col Stewart 15th Ill Cav was killed in a skirmish today. Saturday, 24. Today went to Genl McClernands Hd Qrs but did not see him. Went down the canal while there a boat come up the river & was fired at & the enemies batteries replied & some shells fell unclear where I stood. The boat was the st Vicksburg.