Monday, February 16, 2015

Major-General George G. Meade to Margaretta Sergeant Meade, March 29, 1865

Headquarters Army Of The Potomac, March 29, 1865.

To-day we have made a movement to our left, and I am to-night in new headquarters, having abandoned the pleasant quarters you were in.

The enemy attacked Griffin's Division about 5 P. M., but were handsomely repulsed. I regret, however, to announce the death of Dr. McEwen's son, who fell in this affair. I have telegraphed Jim Biddle to announce this event to the doctor, for whom I feel deeply.

SOURCE: George Meade, The Life and Letters of George Gordon Meade, Vol. 2, p. 268

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