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The Daily Dispatch: January 7, 1863., [Electronic resource], Address of Gen. Lee
Address of Gen. Lee to the army.
The following is a copy of the address of Gen. Lee to his army after the victory at Fredericksburg:
Headq'rs army of Northern Virginia,December 31, 1863,
General Orders, No. 132.
1. The General Commanding taken this occasion to express to the officers and soldiers of the army his high appreciation of the fortitude, valor, and devotion displayed by them, which, under the blessing of Almighty God, have added the victory of Fredericksburg to the long list of their triumphs.
An arduous march, performed with celerity under many disadvantages, exhibited the discipline and spirit of the troops, and their eagerness to confront the foe.
The immense army of the enemy completed its preparations for the attack without interruption and gave battle in its own time, and on ground of its own selection.
It was encountered by less than twenty thousand of this brave army, and its columns crushed and broken, hurled back at every point wit