Head Quarters, 5th Army Corps

May 22nd 1863

General:

An issue having been raised between the Comdg. General & myself, in regard to the construction to be placed on the language I used, at the consultation of Corps Commanders held on the night of May 4th; I would esteem it a personal favor, if you would at your earliest convenience, state your recollection of what I said, and the impression it made on you at the time.

Very Respectfully,

Your Obedient

Geo. G. Meade,

Major Genl.

Maj. Genl. J.F. Reynolds,

Comd., 1st Corps, A.P.

Letter from, and copy of

reply to, Genl. Meade

concerning, Consultation

of Corps Commanders May 4th

May 22nd 1863