GDG- Gettysburg The second day/chap 1

[James Cameron]

<< What was the origional question? did Meade follow his orders as given, or 
as he deemed neccesary? >>

It was:

Pfanz describes Meade as capable, aggressive, and prudent.  He also
describes the orders Meade was given, which made the AOP both the covering
army for Washington, and, the army of operation against Lee.

What constraints did the dual nature of these orders place upon Meade?  As
sensitive as the Administration was to any potential threat to Washington,
did Meade, as a practical matter, act much differently than he would have
anyway, in how he was able to maneuver against Lee?

Jim Cameron