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the army. I should have relieved him long since, for general unfitness for his position. General Ord is appointed to his place, subject to the approval of the President. General Grant to General. Halleck.—(telegram.) before Vicksburg, June 26, 1863. Yesterday a mine was sprung under the enemy's most commanding fort, producing a crater sufficient to hold two regiments of infantry. Our men took immediate possession and still hold it. The fight for it has been incessant, and thus far with a large force, watching him. I will use every effort to learn any move Johnston may make, and send troops from here to counteract any change he may make, if I can. General Grant to Adjutant-General L. Thomas.—(letter.) near Vicksburg, June 26, 1863. Enclosed I respectfully transmit the letters of MajorGener-als W. T. Sherman, commanding the Fifteenth army corps, and James B. McPherson, commanding the Seventeenth army corps, of dates respectively the 17th and 18th inst., relative to t