Headquarters Army Of The Potomac, November 20, 1864.
General Grant
promised me he would, when in Washington, use all his influence to have justice
done to me, disclaimed any agency in Sheridan's appointment, acknowledged I was
entitled to it before, and ought now to be appointed his senior; and that if he
found any difficulty in Washington (which he did not anticipate) he would have
me relieved. He furthermore expressed regret at not having insisted on my
appointment when Sherman was appointed, and assured me my not being assigned to
the Middle Military Division was accidental, as he always intended I should go
there, until it was too late. Finally, he assured me, on his word of honor, he
had never entertained or expressed any but the strongest feeling in my favor,
and that whenever speaking or writing of me, he had expressed his appreciation
of my services. Now, I believe Grant, hence my eyes are not opened by
Sheridan's appointment. He was to return to Washington to-night, spend
to-morrow and perhaps the next day there, and then return here. I shall await
his return and hear what he has to say.
Every other officer in this army, except myself, who has been recommended for promotion for
services in this campaign has been promoted. It is rather hard I am to be the
only exception to this rule.
SOURCE: George Meade, The Life and Letters of George
Gordon Meade, Vol. 2, p. 244
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