Statistics for occurrence #1 of “Sherman” in chapter 5, section c.5.128 of Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 18.:
...would have been impossible to buy more, and they are lovely.
Just before I left the army we thought the odds against us had been reduced almost six to four.
I have not supposed, therefore, that Sherman could either invest Atlanta or carry it by assault.
Very truly yours, J. E. Johnson. Major-General Maury.
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