Statistics for occurrence #1 of “Sheridan” in chapter 3.23, section c.3.23.41, page 156 of Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 10.:
...y 55,000 troops, according to the returns on file in the Adjutant-General's office in Washington, while my whole force did not reach the fourth of that number.
Was it expected that I should destroy Sheridan , then capture Washington, hold in check the entire force of the United States army, including all the troops in Kentucky, Tennessee and Missouri, while the 20,000 released prisoners should arm
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