Vicksburg, Miss., Letter on Current Events, 1849 Feb. 4. 1 letter. Location: Misc.:V. A letter written from Vicksburg, Miss., tells of a cholera outbreak in the city, and a visit by Gen. Zachary Taylor. The writer describes the general and his visit. He also comments on family matters and gold in California. He reports that people are leaving the area for California. For further information, see online catalog. Mss. 3870.