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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 & the day was spent in negotiation. Genl Grant & Pemberton met under a truce between the two armies. Ultimatum 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 & that we will enter the town to day. White flags went up before ten. Called at Genl McPhersons & after ward in company with Lieut Rousen entered the town as the head of 2 Brigade. I climbed the court house & saw the damage done by our shot shell which was very considerable 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 Yazoo. Find my boy Pete very sick.