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At the surrender of Vicksburg, Grant told Pemberton he was demanding unconditional surrender.

Pemberton pretended to stalk off, saying "Don't insult me, General Grant!", but he kept looking over his shoulder to see if Grant was ready to do a deal.

Grant pretended to make a concession - he agreed to parole the prisoners instead of sending them to Northern camps.

Pemberton felt honour was satisfied, and surrendered the garrison.

In fact, Grant had been dreading the prospect of having to feed and transport 30,000 prisoners, and was glad to be rid of them.

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