Statistics for occurrence #1 of “General Sherman” in chapter 16, page 568 of General Joseph E. Johnston, Narrative of Military Operations During the Civil War:
...d laborers employed, and placed under control of the railroad authorities.
The work was vigorously prosecuted, and would have been completed in a few days but for the occupation by the forces under General Sherman .
L. Mimms, Major and Chief Quartermaster of the Department of Mississippi and East Louisiana.
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