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May Friday, 22, 1863. Firing heard from Vicksburg this morning but ceased apparently about noon. hope and trust the place has surrendered. Went up there this morning. very little news. Heavy shower at night and a good deal of heavy thunder and sharp lightening. no news from below today expect some in the morning. Saturday, 23. Heavy firing in the direction of Vicksburg all day_[unclear] went up but brought little news. Was in camp all day everything quiet around us. Major and Dr. not yet returned from below but are constantly expecting them. Sunday, 24. Major returned this morning from below and reports everything looking very encouraging there. Recd a letter from Sherman and unclear. Spent the day reading and sleeping. 2 boys buried to day & there is a good deal of sickness X $1.00