Whitley, Albert (fl. 1865-) to Sister
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09271.01 Author/Creator: Whitley, Albert (fl. 1865-) Place Written: Savannah, GA Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1 January 1865 Pagination: 4 p. ; 14.2 x 21.9 cm. Order a Copy
very faded.
"We entered this City Dec. 21st the rebels having evacuated it the night before, they left all of their siege guns...[and] crossed over into South Carolina. Our men have taken out the Torpedoes in the River & now our steamers & transports can run in.... General Sherman has reviewed his entire army in Savannah, it was a grand & imposing scene & one long to be remembered by all present. Among this army of 90,000 men there is not one man [sic] that does not like General Sherman & think him one of the best Generals in our army. There are 20,000 citizens in this city & they all seem glad that we are here";
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