George G. Meade to George G. Meade, July 30, 1864

July 30, 1864. (Received about 7.20 a. m.) General MEADE: Iam doing all in my power to push the troops forward, and, if possible, we will carry the crest. It is hard work, but we hope to accom. plish it. I am fully alive to the importance of it. A. E. BURNSIDE, Major-General. 6. HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE Potomac, July 30, 1864—7.30 a.m. Major-General BURNSIDE: What do you mean by hard work to take the crest? I understand not a man has advanced beyond the enemy’s line which you occupied immediately after exploding the mine. Do you mean to say your officers and men will not obey your orders to advance? If not, what is the obstacle? I wish to know the truth and desire an immediate answer. GEO. G. MEADE, Major-General. 7. HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE Potomac, July 30, 1864—8 a.m. Major-General BURNSIDE: Pett St Since writing by Captain Jay, Captain Sanders has come in and reported condition of affairs. He says Griffin has advanced and been checked. This modifies my dispatch; still I should like to know the Cur, LI.) THE Richmond CAMPAIGN. exact morale of your corps. Ord reports he cannot move until you get out of the way. Can’t you let him pass out on your right, and let him try what he can do?

GEO. G. MEADE,