Headquarters Army Of The Potomac, June 27, 1864.
Should I get the Philadelphia Fair sword, and the one from
the City Councils, I think I shall be well off for weapons to wield in my
country's cause.
Hancock and myself are anxiously awaiting the decision in
the great sword case, he having hopes some one will come down at the last
moment in a sealed envelope with a clincher.
The weather has been so intensely hot, dry and dusty, that
both sides were compelled to cease for awhile the pleasant task of sending
people to eternity, which for the last fifty days we have been so successfully
pursuing. The rest was much needed by both armies, and has been particularly
enjoyed by myself.
I have now as guests two French officers sent by the
Emperor, to see all they can; one of them, Colonel de Chenal, married a
relative of the Hopkinsons. They are both intelligent gentlemen, and their
visit has been very pleasant and agreeable.
I can hardly tell you what we are going to do next, whether
to lay siege to Petersburg or something else; a few days I suppose will tell.
George1 continues quite well; Jim Biddle,
Cadwalader2 and all the rest are in fine health and spirits.
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* Son of General Meade.
1 Son of General Meade.
2 Charles E. Cadwalader
SOURCE: George Meade, The Life and Letters of George
Gordon Meade, Vol. 2, p. 209
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