This battle has proven to be monumental in our efforts to reunite this nation. I must congratulate General Meade on his decisive victory. President Lincoln made the right choice in choosing you to lead the forces of the Potomac. The loss of 23000 men is no small loss. I hope that in the future we shall limit this number, though I doubt it is likely to happen.
General Lee, you underestimated Meade's forces. Word of General Pickett's charge has reached my ears and I cannot help but laugh at your idiocy. That you actually thought it would be successful is quite amusing.
While Meade was beating Lee's troops, my troops were under the command of General Grant at the siege of Vicksburg. Each our assaults have yielded the same unsuccessful results. General McClernand had the audacity to claim that General McPherson and myself were responsible for him losing his ground at two lunettes. For this, he was discharged of his position and General Ord has succeeded him. I see victory within reach but it will be a long and bloody uphill climb.
Source:
http://www.eyewitnesstohistory.com/gtburg.htm
The Civil War Battlefield Guide edited by Frances H. Kennedy
Memoirs of General W.T. Sherman
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Sherman,
ReplyDeleteThings are now going in favor for the Union, but keep your eyes and ears open for me. I am happy we won at Gettysburg but Meade was not able to capture Lee before he reached the Potomac. I'm at conferences right now and waiting on any information from the battle at Vicksburg. Tell me if you hear anything.
~Abe
I slightly underestimated the absence of Stonewall, but I will fight until my last breath.
ReplyDeleteI will do as you say, President Lincoln.
ReplyDeleteThank you Mr. Sherman, for stating such a truth. Mr. Lee did indeed underestimate the forces of the Union. Lets hope this continues, for the greater good of the Union and America, of course.
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