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The battle at Grand Gulf, Miss.

heavy fighting — the enemy repulsed — loss heavy on both sides.

Jackson, Miss., May 1.

--The enemy advanced and fighting commenced at Grand Gulf this morning at 1 o'clock, and continued until 4, when the enemy was repulsed. The battle was renewed at 8 o'clock.
The Yankees captured Wade's Virginia Battery, which was retaken by our troops this evening. The enemy has been driven a mile from the battle-field, and firing has ceased.--Loss heavy on both sides. General Bowen's horse was struck four times in a charge on the enemy.

The Daily Dispatch: May 4, 1863. Richmond Dispatch. 2 pages. by Cowardin & Hammersley. Richmond. May 4, 1863. microfilm. Ann Arbor, Mi : Proquest. 1 microfilm reel ; 35 mm.

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