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July, Friday, 3. 1863. Pretty brisk firing in the morning-some firing ceased & it was understood that a flag of truce appeared in front of Genl Smiths command and the day was spent in negotiation. Genl Grant & Pemberton met under a truce between the two armies. Ultimation sent at 10 P.M. Council of Genls was called. All but gun boat firing ceased Saturday 4 learned this morning that the rebs accepted the terms and that we will enter the town to day. White flags went up before ten. Called at [unclear] McPherson and afterward in company with llieut Rousen entered the town as the head of 2 Brigade. [unclear] the court himself and saw the damage done by our shot shell which was very [unclear] A glorious 4th July. July 5th Embarked at 8 A.M. in steamer Dilligent for Youngs Point Rode from there to Mil Bend arrived about noon nothing very new or strange__ All rejoicing at the news Firing heard in the direction of the Yahoo Find my boy Pete very sick.