August 27, 1863.
To-morrow is the grand presentation day. I have not made the
slightest preparation in the way of a speech, and have not the slightest idea
what I shall say. Governor Curtin, I understand, is to make the presentation
address; so, of course, I shall be overwhelmed with his eloquence and perhaps
dumfounded. On reflection, I thought it absurd for me to make any labored
effort; that it being entirely out of my line, I should most likely do worse
than if I just trusted to luck and said what at the time seemed to me pertinent
and suitable.
SOURCE: George Meade, The Life and Letters of George
Gordon Meade, Vol. 2, p. 145
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