Statistics for occurrence #1 of “Hon. Gideon Welles” in chapter 71 of Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 9.:

...onor to be, very respectfully, your obedient servant, J. A. Dahlgren, Rear-Admiral, Commanding S. A. B. Squadron. flag-steamer Philadelphia, Savannah River, Ga., Jan. 7, 1865. Despatch No. 16. Hon. Gideon Welles , Secretary of the Navy: Sir: I inclose extract of a note to me from General Sherman, which will advise the Department of the latest information which I have in regard to General Sherman's movements....
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