Headquarters Army Of
The Potomac, September 19, 1863.
At present I am very busy. I made the advance I did under the belief that
Lee had sent away a large portion of his army, and would perhaps, if
threatened, retire to Richmond. I find, however, he evinces no disposition to
do so, but is, on the contrary, posted in a very strong position behind the
Rapidan, where he can hold me in check, and render it very difficult to pierce
his line or turn his position. Under these circumstances I have referred the
question to Washington.
To-day John Minor Botts, who lives in this vicinity, came to see me and
told me Beckham had been at his house a few days ago (before we advanced), and
spoke in the most enthusiastic terms of me; so that Beckham is not changed. A
Mr. Pendleton also, who was in Congress and knew your father, called, and spoke
of Mr. Joseph R. Ingersoll, who had been at his house. Both these gentlemen are
Union men.
SOURCE: George Meade, The Life and Letters of George
Gordon Meade, Vol. 2, p. 150
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