Season 4- Episode 4 - Day by Day Through the Civil War in Georgia- January 22, 1865

160 years ago today: January 22, 1865

Episode Transcript

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Michael Shaffer here to bring you accounts from my latest book, "Day by Day Through the Civil War in Georgia."
In each podcast, we will explore various happenings in Georgia during the seminal event of the 19th century.
For listeners interested in purchasing a signed copy of the book, please visit my website, civilwarhistorian.net.

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160 years ago today, January 22, 1865.
Sherman, still in Savannah, wrote to his brother, Senator John Sherman.

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I start today for the advance of my army at Pocataligo.
But we have had such storms and rains that the whole country is underwater.
But I will be off as soon as possible.
No one is more alive to the importance of time than I am.

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In closing, Sherman reminded his brother of the officer's thoughts on new ranks in the army.
"I wrote you that I deem it unwise to make another lieutenant general, or to create the rank of the general.
Let the law stand as now. I will accept no commission that would tend to create a rivalry with Grant."

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Next time, we will explore additional aspects from Civil War Georgia.
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