Moore, John, 1826-1907 to Mary Moore Kelly
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04195.28 Author/Creator: Moore, John, 1826-1907 Place Written: Savannah, Georgia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 24 December 1864 Pagination: 4 p. ; 25.1 x 19.8 cm. Order a Copy
They arrived in Savannah ready for an assault but found the rebels had run away, leaving their artillery of a large number of guns. "The number of guns left is larger than we have ever found in any one place before; - it has not yet been ascertained, but is probably from 150 to 200. About 1000 prisoners were taken, but the Army left is so demoralized as to be but little reliable." With news of the victory near Nashville, the Confederacy may be close to ending. He mentions staying in furnished homes compared with usual outdoor lodging, but writes that "I find I can still sleep in a house, notwithstanding we have been so long out of doors."
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