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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. [unclear..] 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 [unclear] 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 major. Spent the day reading and sleeping __2 boys buried to day . There is a good deal of sickness

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