On the recordDecember 21, 1862
The courage with which you, in an open field, maintained the contest against an intrenched foe, shows that you possess all the qualities of a great army.
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presidency.ucsb.eduAbraham Lincoln: “The courage with which you, in an open field, maintained the contest against an intrenched foe, shows that you possess…”
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Message of Congratulations to the Army of the Potomac
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