Vicksburg lies on top of a bluff on the east side of a large tongue of land jutting out into the Mississippi.

It is in Virginia and Georgia that the war now rages and where it will continue for at these points - Richmond and Atlanta - the enemy's main strength is concentrated.

In the midst of these hard times it is our good health and good sleep that are enjoyable.

I know that money speaks more loudly than need.

Man is remembered by his deeds.

Providence has given the United States the duty of extending Christian civilization. We come as ministering angels, not despots.

Vicksburg lies on top of a bluff on the east side of a large tongue of land jutting out into the Mississippi.