Burnside, Ambrose Everett, 1824-1881 to George William Curtis
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04385.04 Author/Creator: Burnside, Ambrose Everett, 1824-1881 Place Written: Providence, Rhode Island Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 20 March 1865 Pagination: 3 p. ; 25 x 19.7 cm. Order a Copy
Thanks Curtis for a congratulatory letter he recently sent. Notes that his reply was delayed due to the publication of a court proceeding (possibly related to the Battle of the Crater debacle). Defends his actions, and criticizes General George Meade, who had accused Burnside of misconduct following the Crater. Writes, "It will all come right in the end- The temporary, or even permanent disgrace of a General officer is of small importance compared with the great harm that might result from a quarrel among General officers. I sincerely thank you for your kind friendship, which I value all the more because I know it comes from a true loyal heart." Notes that Mrs. Burnside sends her regards.
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