Headquarters Army Of The Potomac, November 25, 1863.
Yesterday it
stormed, which required a postponement of the contemplated movement. I was
going to advance to-morrow, and may yet do so, although at present the sky is
overcast and threatening. It is of the utmost importance to the success of any
movement to have good weather, particularly at this season of the year, when
the roads, after a day's rain, become impassable. I think if I advance we shall
have a great and decisive battle, with what result, He who reigns above alone
can tell in advance. My army is in excellent condition and in high spirits, and
confident of success, if they can get anything of a fair chance, and so far as
mortals can anticipate such doubtful matters as battles, I have a right to be
hopeful. Let us trust it may please God to crown our efforts with victory, and
to extend to me, as He has hitherto so signally done, His mercy and protection.
George1
is quite well; he has been occupied, taking care of the English Guardsmen, who
are so pleased with their visit they are remaining to see the fight.
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1 Son of General Meade.
SOURCE: George Meade, The Life and Letters of George
Gordon Meade, Vol. 2, p. 156
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