17. The rebel army of Hood driven through and beyond Franklin. 1,500 wounded rebels captured in the hospital of Franklin.
18. Hood’s army driven as far as Spring Hill, 30 miles from Nashville. The rebel Gen. Quarles captured.
18. The rebel raiders in Ky. defeated at Hopkinsville by Gen. McCook. All their cannon captured.
19. Gen. Custer’s cavalry started on an expedition up the Shenandoah Valley.
19. A call and draft for 300,000 men. All soldiers fit for duty ordered to join their regiments.
19. Hood driven to Duck river. 9,000 rebels captured from Dec. 15 to Dec. 19, and 61 (out of 66) pieces of artillery.
20. Gen. Sherman demanded the surrender of Savannah. The city was evacuated by Hardee’s army in the night. The rebels blew up their rams at Savannah.
20. Capture of rebel salt-works at Saltville, Va.
21. Admiral Farragut appointed Vice-Admiral.
21. Gen. Custer’s force in the Shenandoah Valley engaged with rebel cavalry.