I observe that the enemy has some respect for my name, for they gave up Pocotaligo without a fight when they heard that the attacking force belonged to my army.

I will try and keep up that feeling, which is a real power.

With respect, your friend, W.T.SHERMAN, Major-general commanding.
P.S .-- I leave my chief-quartermaster and commissary behind to follow coastwise.
W.T.S.
[Dispatch No.

6.] FLAG-STEAMER PHILADELPHIA SAVANNAH RIVER, January 4, 1865.
HON.

GIDEON WELLS, Secretary of the Navy.
SIR: I have already apprised the Department that the army of General Sherman occupied the city of Savannah on the 21st of December.
The rebel army, hardly respectable in numbers or condition, escaped by crossing the river and taking the Union Causeway toward the railroad.
I have walked about the city several times, and can affirm that its tranquillity is undisturbed.