13-Chasm of Character!

Natchez-In 1861, a convention in Mississippi voted to secede from the Union. All the delegates from Natchez voted to stay with the Union.
In 1863, Grant had Vicksburg under siege 43 days. The city ran out of food. Dogs, cats, even rats were not safe. Gracious homes were torched by advancing Union armies. The hunger, the homelessness were a source of great pride for the citizens surviving the siege.
Down the river in Natchez, gracious living remained gracious. When Yankees arrived on the dock, they were met with hors d'oeuvres and cocktails. The Yankee general was provided a river front mansion. Only two homes were destroyed. The provisions and graciousness were a source of great pride for the citizens surviving the occupation.
Only 75 miles might separate the cities, but a very wide chasm of character!