Art Fort Hill, the colors of the Forty-fifth remained until the line could be extended to another work farther to the right, which was also blown up. Then, as the general saw that he could not hold the position and prevent its reconstruction without remaining in the crater, he withdrew the troops about seventy-five feet from it, and there remained his position until the surrender of Vicksburg.
This work was done under the orders of Generals Logan and McPherson. The mining was done underbthe immediate guidance and supervision of General A. Hickenlooper, the corps engineer.
--Old Secesh
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