GENERAL ORDERS No. 15.
HDQRS. ARMY OF THE
POTOMAC,
April 16, 1865.
The major-general commanding announces to the army that
official intelligence has been received of the death, by assassination, of the
President of the United States. The President died at 7.22 on the morning of
the 15th instant.
By this army this announcement will be received with
profound sorrow, and deep horror and indignation. The President, by the active
interest he ever took in the welfare of this army, and by his presence in
frequent visits, especially during the recent operations, had particularly
endeared himself to both officers and soldiers, all of whom regarded him as a
generous friend.
An honest man, a noble patriot, and sagacious statesman has
fallen! No greater loss, at this particular moment, could have befallen our
country. Whilst we bow with submission to the unfathomable and inscrutable
decrees of Divine Providence, let us earnestly pray that God, in His infinite
mercy, will so order that this terrible calamity shall not interfere with the
prosperity and happiness of our beloved country.
GEO. G. MEADE,
Major-General,
Commanding.
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