CAMP NEAR FALMOUTH, VA.,
January 18, 1863.
We have been under orders to move, but for some reason or
other the final orders have not yet been received. I believe it is Burnside's
intention to make another attempt to dislodge the enemy on the opposite side,
but profitting by the experience gained in the last effort, he is determined
this time to proceed cautiously and securely, to cross the whole army near one
place, and not attack until after a close examination of their position he is
satisfied he can attack with probability of success. However, the attack when
made will be in heavy force, well supported. If this programme is carried out,
I believe we shall be successful, for there is no doubt we have a much larger
force than the enemy, and with anything like equal advantages ought to whip
them. All this is confidential, though I see the papers for some days past have
been announcing our advance. The army is in good condition, though there are
those who insist its morale is not good, but of this I see no signs.
SOURCE: George Meade, The Life and Letters of George
Gordon Meade, Vol. 1, p. 347-8
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