2526

Cleveland Morning Leader, 19 December 1864 (ed; 5 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.2 ~ View at ChronAm

2526 - L. Dec. 19; ed:2/2 - Official dispatches announce the capture of
Fort McAllister, a strong and important earthwork at the mouth of the
Ogeechee river.
But we need not wait for the capture of Savannah to rejoice over the
success of Sherman's movement. The object of that movement--to disem-
bowel the Confederacy by a destructive march from Atlanta to the Atlantic,
is already gained. Let us thank God that the army is in safety at the
sea-board. (5)

Wars / Civil War / Military Engagements and Campaigns

Index terms:

Atlanta, Ga.; Confederacy; Fort McAllister, Ga.; Ogeeches river, Ga.; Savannah, Ga.; Sherman, Gen. W. T.; U. S. army