Statistics for occurrence #1 of “Lee” in chapter 6, page 133 of George Meade, The Life and Letters of George Gordon Meade, Major-General United States Army:
...shing me on, and I informing him I was advancing as fast as I could.
The firm stand I took had the result to induce General Halleck to tell me to act according to my judgment. I am of opinion that Lee is in a strong position and determined to fight before he crosses the river.
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