Statistics for occurrence #1 of “Mississippi” in chapter 15, page 491 of General Joseph E. Johnston, Narrative of Military Operations During the Civil War:
...utmost expedition.
Should the enemy get possession of Vicksburg, we cannot dislodge him.
The Tennessee River is a formidable obstacle to the expeditious march of General Bragg's troops into Mississippi .
He may, besides, be compelled to take a circuitous route.
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