Robert Wilson

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“A Vicksburg Homecoming ” by Robert Wilson

Submitted to Contest #279

   A Union divided by war preys on the nerves and civility of its citizens.  Daily war-reports posted to the door of the telegraph office, shoved frantic mothers forward, squinting and searching for a name with their finger - praying it wouldn’t be there.  Before the ink of one casualty list could dry, another list would be posted.  Like spinning a loaded chamber in a game of Russian Roulette, the unknown kept Vicksburg on edge.      Gathering for news from the front,...

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