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SAVANNAH: From Sherman’s Army Direct; ARRIVAL OF A SCOUT AT PORT ROYAL (12/15/1864)
New York Times - Times Machine ^ | 12/15/1864
Posted on 12/15/2024 6:22:19 AM PST by Homer_J_Simpson
WASHINGTON, Wednesday, Dec. 14.
The following telegram has been received at the War Department:
HILTON HEAD, S.C., Monday, Dec. 12, 1864, via FORTRESS MONROE, Wednesday, Dec. 14.
To major-Gen. Halleck, Chief of Staff:
GENERAL: Capt. DUNCAN, of Gen. HOWARD's Scouts, has just come in from Gen. HOWARD, having descended the Ogeechee River in a small boat. He left the army on the evening of the 9th. Gen. SHERMAN's whole army was then within ten miles of Savannah, advancing to attack it.
The enemy's works, five miles from the city, were probably attacked yesterday, as heavy firing was heard in that direction.
Capt. DUNCAN represents the army to be in the best spirits possible, and the most excellent condition. Very little opposition had been met with on the march, as the enemy could not tell what routes were to be taken.
The army has lived off the country, and has accumulated a considerable number of horses and cattle. It was also well supplied. The following is a copy of the dispatch brought by Captain DUNCAN.
HEADQUATERS ARMY OF THE TENNESSEE, NEAR SAVANNAH CANAL, Dec. 9, 1864.
To the Commander of the United States Naval Forces in the vicinity of Savannah, Ga.:
"SIR: We have met with perfect success thus far. The troops are in fine spirits, and near by.
Respectfully,
O.O. HOWARD.
Maj.-Gen. Commanding.
Right Wing of the Army.
Another dispatch brought by Capt. DUNCAN, directed to the Signal Officer of the fleet, from Gen. HOWARD's Chief Signal Officer, requests a good lookout to be kept for signals.
I have the honor to be, very respectfully, your obedient servant, J.G. FOSTER,
Major-General Commanding.
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