Headquarters Army Of The Potomac, May 24, 9 A. M., 1864.
We have maneuvered the enemy away from their strong position
on the Po, near Spottsylvania Court House, and now have compelled them to fall
back from the North Anna River, which they tried to hold. Yesterday Warren and
Hancock both had engagements with them, and were successful. We undoubtedly
have the morale over them, and will eventually, I think, compel them to
go into Richmond; after that, nous verrons.
I am
writing this letter in the House of God, used for general headquarters. What a
scene and commentary on the times!1
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1 Battle of North Anna. Federal loss — killed,
wounded, and missing — May 22-31,1864 — 1,607 (O. R.).
SOURCE: George Meade, The Life and Letters of George
Gordon Meade, Vol. 2, p. 198
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