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but will give but very little information as to their sercomstances. Some of them however say, that they are liveing on Mule Meat and Rise. 10 O clock P.M. Vicksburg is ours, and the boys have selebrated it with a will. To night the Camp is entertained with fire works which they got in the city. Band playing Martial airs drums beating, every thing as lively as a fourth of July at home. I can not write much to night, as our division starts for Black river at 5 O clock to morrow morning. I think it a down right shame to take a division off that has been here so long and done so much duty while Troops that have just arrived are allowed to garison the place. I have been runing all around town this afternoon and am completely tired out. So good by. From your Brother Carlie