Saturday, June 28, 2014

Major-General George G. Meade to Margaretta Sergeant Meade, July 3, 1863 – 8:45 a.m.

HEAD-QUARTERS ARMY OF THE POTOMAC
GETTYSBURG, 8.45 A. M., July 3, 1863.

All well and going on well with the Army.  We had a great fight yesterday, the enemy attacking and we completely repulsing them; both Armies Shattered.  To-day at it again, with what result remains to be seen.  Army in fine spirits and every one determined to do or die.  George and myself well.  Reynolds killed the first day.  No other of your friends or acquaintances hurt.
           
SOURCE: George Meade, The Life and Letters of George Gordon Meade, Vol. 2, p. 103

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