Statistics for occurrence #1 of “General Sherman” in chapter 15 of William Boynton, Sherman's Historical Raid:

...y unfounded, will now be made to appear. Secretary Stanton's first dispatch, upon learning of the capture of Savannah, related to the care of this cotton, and a copy of it was immediately sent to General Sherman and its receipt acknowledged by him. It was as follows: War Department, Washington, December 26, 1864. Lieutenant-General Grant, City Point. I wish you a merry Christmas if not too late...
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