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Governor Samuel J. Kirkwood and some of the state officials of Iowa came down to visit the army during the siege of Vicksburg. I was invited to go with the distinguished visitors on a tour of inspection, as was also Mrs. General Stone.
Among the points of danger visited was the fortifications on the "Extreme Right," which was up above Vicksburg and down to the water's edge. The fortifications were so near together that the men could talk back and forth.