Meade, George Gordon, 1815-1872 to William Farrar Smith
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04064 Author/Creator: Meade, George Gordon, 1815-1872 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph note signed Date: 16 June 1864 Pagination: 1 p. : docket Height: 16.1 cm, Width: 9 cm Order a Copy
Meade, Commander of the Army of the Potomac, writes on Headquarters, Army of the Potomac stationery in Virginia near Petersburg. Written at 3:30 pm. Refers to a note he wrote at 2:00 pm, regarding the practicality of an attack on Petersburg led by General William Farrar Smith. Also wishes to know the strength and size of Smith's force. Written in pencil.
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