Abraham Lincoln — The Papers And Writings Of Abraham Lincoln-VOL. VI Chap. 2.177

News Of Grant's Capture Of Vicksburg Telegram To E. D. Smith. WAR DEPARTMENT, WASHINGTON, D.C., July 8, 1863. E. DELAFIELD SMITH, New York: Your kind despatch in behalf of self and friends is gratefully received. Capture of Vicksburg confirmed by despatch from General Grant himself. A. LINCOLN.