Note from President Abraham Lincoln to Maj. Gen. Henry Halleck
7/7/1863
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This note from President Lincoln to Major General Halleck was sent after the Union victories at Vicksburg and Gettysburg. In the note Lincoln expresses his view that if General George Meade could destroy Confederate General Robert E. Lee's army before it crossed the Potomac River, the war would be over.
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War DepartmentWashington City
July 7, 1863
Major Genl Halleck
We have certain information that Vicksburg surrendered to Gen Grant on the 4th of July. Now if Gen. Meade can complete his work so gloriously prosecuted by the literal or substantial destruction of Lee's army, the rebellion will be over.
Yours truly,
A. Lincoln
This primary source comes from the Records of the Adjutant General's Office.
National Archives Identifier: 1257664
Full Citation: Note from President Abraham Lincoln to Maj. Gen. Henry Halleck; 7/7/1863; Records of the Adjutant General's Office, Record Group 94. [Online Version, https://docsteach.org/documents/document/note-from-president-abraham-lincoln-to-maj-gen-henry-halleck, March 27, 2023]Rights: Public Domain, Free of Known Copyright Restrictions. Learn more on our privacy and legal page.
