JACKSON, July 17,
1863—8 p.m.
I have just made the
circuit of Jackson. We are in full possession, and Johnston is retreating east,
with 30,000. men, who will perish by heat, thirst, and disappointment. The
place has been well fortified. We have the heavy guns and about 400 prisoners,
and more being picked up hourly. I do not pursue, because of the intense heat,
dust, and fatigue of the men; but I will perfect the work of destruction, and
await orders. Trains all safe. I propose to break railroad 10 miles south,
east, and north, and out for 40 and 60 miles in spots. We are in possession of
some 50 cars, which will be burned. What more shall I do?
W. T. SHERMAN,
Major General.
General GRANT.
SOURCE: The War of the Rebellion: A
Compilation of the Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies,
Series I, Volume 24, Part 2 (Serial No. 37), p. 528
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