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(May 2013) Enlarge The stairway

  

(May 2013) Enlarge Modern chandelier at top of the stairway

     

(May 2013) Enlarge From its location next to what once was the back porch ( now an enclosed modern kitchen ) along with its built-in cabinetry, this room likely was originally the dining room. The wartime kitchen was, as usual in the South, in a separate outbuilding behind the main house

(May 2013) Enlarge This room directly across from Pemberton's office may have been living quarters, but was more likely additional office space for members of his staff

     
 

(May 2013) Enlarge Seen from a window in Gen. Pemberton's office is the now somewhat dilapidated next-door home of famous Vicksburg diarist Emma Balfour

   

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