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Old Auburn

near Utica, Mississippi.
On May 11, 1863, two division of the XV Corps camped here. Water was scarce, and Sherman reported to Grant that he was "short of provisions and ammunition" while captured mail indicated "many million rations in Vicksburg." . . .

(Railroads & Streetcars • War, US Civil) Includes complete text, location, directions, 5 photos, GPS coordinates, map.


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