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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 & a good deal of heavy thunder & sharp lightning. 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 up 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 & reports everything looking very encouraging there. Rec'd a letter from Sherman & [Maj?]] Spent the day reading and sleeping. 2 boys buried to day & there is a good deal of sickness X $1.00