150 Years Ago-- April 25th, 1864: Sherman Requests Gunboat Assistance

APRIL 25TH, 1864: Major General Sherman, in Nashville, preparing for his campaign against Atlanta, requests gunboat assistance from Fleet Captain Pennock at Cairo to protect his line of supply and communication.

He is sure the Confederates will work to get in behind him and was aware that the Mississippi Squadron was short of men and offered to man and equip any gunboats needed.

Pennock replies he will assist as much as he can.

--Old B-Runner