Monday, July 6, 2015

Major-General John Sedgwick to his Sister, April 28, 1863

April 28, 1863.
My dear sister:

Our troops are on the move, and to-morrow we expect to meet the enemy. I have been given a large and important command, and I feel a great responsibility; God grant we may be successful. If anything happens to me, you will remember how well I have always loved you. You will always believe that I have lived and shall die true to my country and my name. I hope for the success of our arms and am confident. I leave in an hour and can write no more.

Receive my love,
John Sedgwick.

SOURCES: George William Curtis, Correspondence of John Sedgwick, Major-General, Volume 2, p. 92

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