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Vicksburg National Military ParkGeneral Alfred Cumming
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Vicksburg National Military Park
Siege Meal Exhibit
ONE DAY'S ALLOWANCE! Within the city food grew scarce and on June 4 all surplus provisions were seized and rations issued to soldier and civilian alike. By the 20th, a full day's allotment was "Two common biscuits, two rashers (slices) of bacon, a few peas and a spoon full of rice..." To add further distress, drinking water was in short supply.
 
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On hearing the news of Vicksburg's surrender, President Lincoln declared, "The Father of Waters again goes unvexed to the sea."

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