...k: Was not this an error of Meade's, to so move forward his command, exposing his left to be attacked by at least two-thirds of Lee's army? Meade's answer is in his own words: If Lee is moving for Baltimore , I expect to get between his main army and that place. If he is crossing the Susquehanna, I shall rely upon General Couch holding him until I can fall upon his rear and give him battle. But Le...