Washington, D. C., May 12, 1865.
I reached here last evening in time to pitch camp on the
banks of the Potomac. To-day I have been in town at the Department, and waiting
to see General Grant, who has been all day before the Committee on the Conduct
of the War. I have not yet seen him, so am not able to give you any news. From
what I gather, I infer the armies are to be disbanded at once. The review or
parade has been talked about, but there appears to be nothing settled, and I
rather think it will fall through. I have received your letters up to the one
dated the ninth.
We had a delightful march from Richmond; some rain towards
the end of the journey, which impeded our progress.
SOURCE: George Meade, The Life and Letters of George
Gordon Meade, Vol. 2, p. 279
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