Dublin Core
Title
General Sherman's Telegram
Subject
Civil War
Description
General Sherman sent a telegram to President Abraham Lincoln after arriving in Savannah, Georgia. This telegram presented Lincoln with the town of Savannah as a Christmas gift from General Sherman.
Creator
General Sherman
Publisher
National Archives Catalogue
Date
12/22/1864
Format
Physical letter
Language
English
Type
Civil War
Identifier
Telegram sent from General Sherman to President Lincoln offering him the City of Savannah as a Christmas present.
Still Image Item Type Metadata
Original Format
Paper telegram