Meade, George Gordon, 1815-1872 [Standing orders for the first day of the Battle of Gettysburg]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02522 Author/Creator: Meade, George Gordon, 1815-1872 Place Written: Taneytown, Maryland Type: Manuscript document Date: 1 July 1863 Pagination: 3 p. : docket ; 31.7 x 20.4 cm. Order a Copy
Clerical copy of the circular order for the Army of the Potomac for Gettysburg. Written before the battle took shape while Meade thought the major engagement would be fought at Harrisburg; orders a defensive stance. Explains the details this defensive position would take and provides specific orders for the movements of troops commanded by General Henry W. Slocum and General John F. Reynolds. Reprinted in Official Records Series I v. 27 pt. 3:458.
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