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May 19th, 1862
President Davis, in continued communication with his wife, indicates the Confederate position concerning preparation for the Federal offensive on Richmond: "We are uncertain of everything except that a battle must be near at hand."
May 19th, 1863
The initial assault on Vicksburg begins with attacks by Generals Sherman, McClernand and McPherson losing some 1,000 Federal troops. Grant has anticipated a relatively easy access to Vicksburg and is surprised when his troops are held back by the well-positioned troops of General Pemberton.
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