Headquarters Army Of The Potomac, August 18, 1864.
Hancock's movement across the James has resulted in bringing
on an action with a part of Lee's army, which at first was in our favor, but
from their reinforcing him I judge Hancock has come to a stand still, and will
not probably be able to effect more. Warren has gone to-day on a similar
mission on our left, to see if he can find a weak spot in the enemy's line. His
guns are now plainly heard. These movements are made by Grant, with a view to
keep the enemy on the alert, prevent his detaching any troops to Early, and, if
possible, compel his bringing back some of the troops in the Valley, and thus
give Sheridan more chance.
SOURCE: George Meade, The Life and Letters of George
Gordon Meade, Vol. 2, p. 222
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