Headquarters Army Of The Potomac,
Culpeper C. H., October 4, 1863.
I have been very
busy writing my report of the battle of Gettysburg, which has been delayed till
this time by the want of the reports of my subordinate commanders, many of whom
were absent, wounded. I have at last got through with it, and feel greatly
relieved, although I have made it as short and simple as possible.1
I can hardly believe
my letters are opened, as you suspect. I can see no object to be gained, and
the crime is so heinous I cannot believe any one would be guilty of it.
I have heard nothing
definite of young Parker since he disappeared. I wrote to Sol. Meredith
(Brigadier General), who is at present our commissioner at Fortress Monroe for
the exchange of prisoners, and asked him to enquire through the Confederate
Commissioner whether Lieutenant Parker had reached Richmond. He answered he
would do so, and send any intelligence to his father at Boston. I presume,
however, he would let me know also if he heard anything.
The only member of
my staff, besides Humphreys, who messes with me, is Colonel Lyman. As he is an
unpaid volunteer, and came to me on personal considerations, I took him into my
mess.
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1 Official Records, serial No. 43, p. 114.
SOURCE: George Meade, The Life and Letters of George
Gordon Meade, Vol. 2, p. 152
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