Thanks for pointing out the inconsistency. I should have quoted the entire comment by Schenker, to show that "Christmas Eve" statement in the book ...   Tue Oct 2nd, 2012 10:09 am

Thanks. Do you have any printed reference on this subject? I could probably find such at GHQ (Georgia Historical Society, in Savannah) but ...   Mon Oct 1st, 2012 12:46 am

I have a web site on that subject, at http://www.lakesidepress.com/Savannah-CivilWar/sherman-telegram.html The telegram went by steamer Golden Gate to Fortress Monroe, VA. From there, it went by telegraph ...   Mon Oct 1st, 2012 12:42 am

Interested in this period, with lots of questions. For one, does anyone know what Savannahians used as money AFTER Sherman arrived December 21, 1864? ...   Sat Sep 22nd, 2012 10:01 pm