Friday, 11th—We moved our camp to the south of Vicksburg, two miles, just within the fortifications. The ground is low and level here, and the water is scarce. It is not a good place for the sick to get back their health. But there is danger of a raid by the rebels’ cavalry from this point.
Downing’s Civil War Diary.–Alexander G. Downing.
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