... restrain my army, burning to avenge a great national wrong they attach to Savannah and other large cities which have been so prominent in dragging our country into civil war. I enclose you a copy of General Hood 's demand for the surrender of the town of Resaca, Ga., to be used by you for what it is worth. I have the honor to be, your obedient servant, W. T. Sherman, Major-General, U. S. A.