When was it published?

July 2, 1863 in Weekly National Intelligencer

Domestic News July 2, 1863

Weekly National Intelligencer

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Vicksburg Campaign, Gen Grant, Port Hudson, Rebel Fort, Chickasaw Bayou

Washington, District Of Columbia

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What is this article about?

Updates from the Vicksburg campaign: Port Hudson not captured, misleading report to Gen. Grant; quieter fighting due to heat but another fort taken at Chickasaw Bayou on June 25. Fighting near Vicksburg on June 26, with a rebel fort exploded that night.

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LATEST FROM VICKSBURG.

Chickasaw Bayou, June 25.—Port Hudson has not been taken. Gen. Grant was deceived by a false report to that effect. The firing here has been quieter in consequence of the intense heat. We have gained possession of another fort on the left.

Cairo, June 30.—The despatch boat Gen. Lyon has arrived from Yazoo Landing on the morning of the 26th. There had been fighting all day Thursday in the rear of Vicksburg, and at night one of the rebel forts was blown up, causing a terrible concussion.

What sub-type of article is it?

Military

What keywords are associated?

Vicksburg Campaign Gen Grant Port Hudson Rebel Fort Chickasaw Bayou

What entities or persons were involved?

Gen. Grant

Where did it happen?

Vicksburg

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Vicksburg

Event Date

June 25 30

Key Persons

Gen. Grant

Outcome

gained possession of another fort; one rebel fort blown up causing terrible concussion

Event Details

Port Hudson not taken, deceiving Gen. Grant; quieter firing due to intense heat at Chickasaw Bayou; fighting all day Thursday in rear of Vicksburg, rebel fort exploded at night