Sunday, February 23, 2014

Major General George G. Meade to Margaretta Sergeant Meade, December 10, 1862 — Midnight

CAMP NEAR FREDERICKSBURG, VA., December 10 — Midnight.

To-morrow we shall cross the river, and I think, from all I can learn, may possibly have an engagement with the enemy. You must excuse the brevity of this, as we start at five to-morrow morning. Keep up your spirits, and don't believe any news but what comes in a reliable shape. Of course no man can go into action without running risks, but our heavenly Father has shown us so much mercy and loving kindness hitherto, that we may pray for its continuance and hope for the best.

SOURCE: George Meade, The Life and Letters of George Gordon Meade, Vol. 1, p. 336-7

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