[Non-Sequitur]

I've read that Lincoln was angry that Meade didn't pursue Lee and allowed him to get away from Gettysburg. As a result, we had two more years of war.

An accurate statement. But in fairness to Meade, I can't think of a single time where Lee pursued a defeated Union army either.

[Dr. Scarpetta]

But in fairness to Meade, I can't think of a single time where Lee pursued a defeated Union army either.

I read that Lee waited for a while in Gettysburg in a defensive position, thinking Meade might come after him. Also, Pickett was devastated and never forgave Lee for what happened to his men. Longstreet also wanted to get away from Lee at that point.