Letter
J. C. Duane to George G. Meade, July 24, 1864
OFFICE OF CHIEF ENGINEER,
July 24, 1864.
July 24, 1864. Major-General MEADE, Commanding Army of the Potomac:
GENERAL: In reply to your communication of this date, I have the honor to state that the line of the enemy’s works in front of General Burnside is not situated on the crest of the ridge separating us from Petersburg; that the enemy have undoubtedly occupied this ridge as a second line. Should General Burnside succeed in exploding his mine he would probably be able to take the enemy’s first line, which is about line.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
J. C. DUANE,
Major of Engineers.
No. 5.
Reports of Maj. Gen. George G. Meade, U. 8. Army, commanding Army
Major of Engineers.
No. 5.
Reports of Maj. Gen. George G. Meade, U. 8. Army, commanding Army
of the Potomac.
Editor's Notes
From: Operations in Northern Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, and Pennsylvania, Pt. 1. Summary: J. C. Duane informs Major-General Meade that the enemy's primary defensive line near Petersburg lies below the ridge, suggesting Burnside's planned mine explosion could capture the first line.
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The War of the Rebellion: Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Series I, Volume 40, Part 1
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