Marion County GaArchives News.....To The Sea--Mark H. Blanford 1864 February 28 1879
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The Daily Constitution  February 28, 1879
The Daily Constitution  February 28, 1879

This is a small portion of an article entitled "TO THE SEA!"  It takes the 
ocasion of Sherman's second visit to Georgia to reflect upon circumstances 
relating to his first visit.  I include this small portion of the column that 
reflects upon a prominent citizen of Marion county.

Wired by Our Congressmen:
Richmond, November 19, 1864--To the people of Georgia--We have had a special 
conference with President Davis and the secretary of war, and are able to 
assure you that they have all done and still doing all that can be done to 
meet the emergency that presses upon you.  Let every man fly to arms!  Remove 
your negroes, horses, cattle and provisions from Sherman's army, and burn what 
you cannot carry.  Burn all bridges and block up the roads in his route.  
Assault the invader in front, flank and rear by night and day.  Let him have 
no rest.

Julian Hartridge
J.H. Reynolds
John T. Shoemaker
Mark Blanford
G.N. Lester
James M. Smith
  Members of Congress

Of these brave an patriotic men, Julian Hartridge died recently at his post in 
the national congress, James M. Smith is ex-governor after two terms of 
office, George N. Lester is judge of the Blue Ridge Circuit and Mark Blanford, 
one of the most prominent lawyers in the state, resides in Columbus.  Of the 
other two we have no note.  The above were some of the many appeals to us to 
give Sherman a reception of a warm and fitting nature.  He got it!

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