Statistics for occurrence #1 of “Major-General W. T. Sherman” in chapter 122 of Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 11.:
...ion to take in the matter.
In the mean time I shall hold fifty-six of your men as hostages for those whom you have ordered to be executed.
I am yours, &c., Wade Hampton, Lieutenant-General Major-General W. T. Sherman , U. S. A.
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