Lincoln Mr. Lincoln writes a thank you letter

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On December 22, 1864, President Lincoln had received a very special Christmas gift from one of his officers. Having completed the March To The Sea, Sherman arrived at the port city of Savannah, confident his achievement would hastened the conclusion of a hellish conflict. The general sent a message which has entered the unofficial hall of memorable Civil War quotes: “I beg to present you as a Christmas gift the City of Savannah, with one hundred and fifty guns and plenty of ammunition, also about twenty-five thousand bales of cotton.”

While history buffs are familiar with “the Christmas gift telegram”, many aren’t aware of Lincoln’s response. Just four days later – on December 26, 1864 – Lincoln wrote his thank-you note.


for the rest of the article: http://emergingcivilwar.com/2015/12/26/lincoln-writes-a-thank-you-note/

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