GDG- Meade to Reynolds

[Bob Huddleston]

Since the text format of GDG does not pick up formatting, the phrase "+ York
th" in the first sentence was crossed out in the original/  

Take care,

Bob

Judy and Bob Huddleston
10643 Sperry Street
Northglenn, CO  80234-3612
303.451.6376  Huddleston.r at comcast.net

"The rule is perfect: in all matters of opinion our adversaries are insane."

---Mark Twain, 1907

-----Original Message-----
From: gettysburg-bounces at arthes.com [mailto:gettysburg-bounces at arthes.com]
On Behalf Of Bob Huddleston
Sent: Sunday, July 01, 2007 11:42 AM
To: 'GDG'
Subject: GDG- Meade to Reynolds

Esteemed GDG Member Contributes:


Head-Quarters, Army of the Potomac

 
July 1st 1863

 

Major General Reynolds

            Commdg &c

 

General,

 

            The Telegraphic intelligence received from General couch with
the various movements reported from Buford seem to indicate the
concentration of the enemy either at Chambersburgh + York th  or at a point
situated somewhere on a line drawn between Chambersburgh and York through
Mummasburgh and to the north of Gettysburgh. The Commanding General can no
decide whether it is in his best policy to move to attack until he hears
something more definite of the point at which the enemy is concentrating -
meanwhile he would like to have your views upon the subject at least as far
as concerns your position.

            If the enemy is concentrating to our right of Gettysburgh, that
point would not at first glance seem to be a proposed strategic point of
concentration for this Army. If the enemy is concentrating in front of
Gettysburgh or to the left of it the General is not sufficiently well
informed of the nature of the country to judge of its character for either
an offensive or defensive position.

            The numbers of the enemy are estimated at about 92.000 Infantry
with 270 pieces of Artillery + his Cavalry from 6 to 8.000.

            Our numbers ought to equal it, and, with the arrival of General
French's command, which should get up tomorrow, exceed it, if not too much
weakened by straggling and fatigue.

            The General having just assumed command in obedience to orders,
with the position of affairs leaving no time to learn the condition of the
army, as to morale and proportionate strength, compared to its last return,
would gladly receive from you any suggestions as to the points laid down in
this note. He feels that you know more of the condition of the troops in
your vicinity than he does, and the country.

            General Humphreys who is at Emmittsburgh with the 3 Corps, the
General considers an excellent advisor as to the nature of the country for
defense and offensive operations, if near enough to call him to consultation
with you, please do so without interference with the responsibilities that
devolve upon you both. You have all the information which the General has
received + the General would like to hear your views.

            The movement of your corps to Gettysburgh was ordered before the
positive knowledge of enemy's withdrawal from Harrisburgh + concentration
was received.

                                                            Very
Respectfully

                                                            Your obt Servant

                                                            S Williams

                                                            Asst Adjt
General

 

Rec'd HQ 11 Corps July 1 3 P.M. 1863

 

MSS RG 393 II 5319 box 1 



Take care,

Bob

Judy and Bob Huddleston
10643 Sperry Street
Northglenn, CO  80234-3612
303.451.6376  Huddleston.r at comcast.net

"The rule is perfect: in all matters of opinion our adversaries are insane."
---Mark Twain, 1907


 
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