Posted on 05/13/2023 5:56:14 AM PDT by Homer_J_Simpson
HEADQUARTERS OF THE ARMY OF THE POTOMAC, May 11, 1863.
The following order has been issued by Major-Gen. HOOKER:
HEADQUARTERS OF THE ARMY OF THE POTOMAC, May 6. 1863.
GENERAL ORDERS No. 49. -- The Major-General Commanding tenders to this army his congratulations on its achievments of the last seven days.
If it has not accompliseed all that was expected, the reasons are well known to the army.
It is sufficient to say they were of a character not to be foreseen or prevented by human sagacity or resources.
In withdrawing from the south bank of the Rappahannock before delivering a general battle to our adversaries, the army has given renewed evidence of its confidence in itself, and its fidelity to the principles it represents, in fighting at a disadvantage, we would have been recreant to our trust, to ourselves, our cause and our country. Profoundly loyal and conscious of its strength, the Army of the Potomac will give or decline battle whenever its interest or honor may demand.
It will also be the guardian of its own history and its own aim.
By our celerity and secresy of movement, our advance and passage of the rivers was undisputed, and on our withdrawal, not a rebel ventured to follow.
The events of the last week may swell with pride the hearts of every officer and soldier of this army. We have added new laurels to its former renown. We have made long marches, crossed rivers, surprised the enemy in his intrenchments, and wherever we have fought we have inflicted heavier blows than we have received. We have taken from the enemy five thousand prisoners and fifteen colors, captured and brought off seven pieces of artillery, and placed hors du combat eighteen thousand of his chosen troops.
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