August 16,1863.
I had a very quiet journey back, arriving at my headquartera
about 10 P. M. I found that important despatches had been sent to me at 4 p.
M., indicating a probable movement on the part of the enemy; so that it was
very well that I returned. This information, brought by a scout, does not seem
up to this moment to have been confirmed, and the stampede produced by it has
pretty nearly passed away. I hope you had a pleasant journey to Philadelphia,
and found them all well at home.
The manner in which I was received and treated in Washington
by all with whom I came in contact was certainly most gratifying to me. I
really believe I have the confidence of all parties and will continue to retain
it, unless some great disaster should overtake me, which I ought not to
anticipate. It will be best for both of us to look upon the future in the most
favorable light, and trust to that kind Providence which hitherto has so
signally blessed and protected us.
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