What orders did Union General William Tecumseh Sherman give his troops on their "March to the Sea"?

Question

take civilian prisoners, but destroy no private property

get supplies by looting, then destroy anything else of value

destroy all government buildings, but leave railroad lines open

carry ample supplies and destroy only military installations

Answer 1

The orders Union General William Tecumseh Sherman gave his troops on their "March to the Sea" were to get supplies by looting, then destroy anything else of value, destroy all government buildings, but leave railroad lines open, and carry ample supplies and destroy only military installations. They were not to take civilian prisoners or destroy private property.