Hayes Lowe
40th flag
Fri Jan 19 20:41:25 2001


Henry,

I have had occasion to see many of the items made by both civilians and soldiers during the siege (to while away the time, mostly). Almost every one had "Vicksburg" or "Siege of Vicksburg" or some such language on it. I believe this is one example where the pride of the situation took over and the language was used during the conflict, not just added afterward (as it was in most cases). So, I don't think that this is an indicator. If it had been any other engagement, then it certainly would be.

The flag would have been issued before the siege began.

Hayes






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