Statistics for occurrence #1 of “Sherman” in chapter 7, page 409 of Adam Badeau, Military history of Ulysses S. Grant from April 1861 to April 1865. Volume 3:
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Of Thomas he enquired on this day: Has Stoneman started yet on his expedition?
Have you commenced moving troops from Knoxville to Bull's Gap?
On the 16th of March, Grant heard direct from Sherman , and telegraphed at once to the Secretary
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