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Unless the siege of Vicksburg is raised, or supplies are thrown in, it will become necessary very shortly to evacuate the place.
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gutenberg.orgUlysses S. Grant: “Unless the siege of Vicksburg is raised, or supplies are thrown in, it will become necessary very shortly to evacuate…”
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Grant discusses the dire situation at Vicksburg, emphasizing the need for evacuation if supplies are not received.
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