Statistics for occurrence #1 of “Lee” in chapter 10 of George Meade, The Life and Letters of George Gordon Meade, Major-General United States Army:
...ompelled most respectfully to ask to be immediately relieved from the command of this army.
Halleck to Meade July 14:
My telegram stating the disappointment of the President at the escape of Lee 's army was not intended as a censure, but as a stimulus to an active pursuit.
It is not deemed a sufficient cause for your application to be relieved.
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