GENERAL ORDERS, No. 101.
HDQRS. ARMY OF THE
POTOMAC,
November 9, 1863.
The commanding general congratulates the army upon the
recent successful passage of the Rappahannock in the face of the enemy,
compelling him to withdraw to his intrenchments behind the Rapidan.
To Major-General Sedgwick and the officers and men of the
Sixth and Fifth Corps participating in the attack – particularly to the storming
party under Brigadier-General Russell – his thanks are due for the gallantry
displayed in the assault on the enemy's intrenched position at Rappahannock
Station, resulting in the capture of 4 guns, 2,000 small-arms, 8 battle-flags,
1 bridge train, and 1,600 prisoners.
To Major-General French and the officers and men of the
Third Corps engaged – particularly to the leading column, commanded by Colonel
De Trobriand – his thanks are due for the gallantry displayed in the crossing
at Kelly's Ford and the seizure of the enemy's intrenchments, and the capture
of over 400 prisoners.
The commanding general takes great pleasure in announcing to
the army that the President has expressed his satisfaction with its recent
operations.
By command of Major-General Meade:
S. WILLIAMS,
Assistant
Adjutant-General.
SOURCE: The War of the Rebellion: A Compilation of
the Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Series I, Volume
29, Part 1 (Serial No. 48), p. 576
