Presenting the City of Savannah

"The culmination of Sherman’s "March to the Sea" was the capture of Savannah. With savage irony, Sherman invoked the spirit of Christmas as he informed his Commander-in-Chief that Savannah was taken, complete with 150 heavy guns, plenty of ammunition, and 25,000 bales of cotton. President Lincoln was thrilled to hear this news, which he immediately publicized throughout the nation.

Telegram from General William T. Sherman to President Abraham Lincoln announcing rhe surrender of Savannah, Georgia, as a Christmas to the President. 12/22/1864..." 
Sherman and Savannah