Letter from Col. Frederick Bartleson, 100th Illinois Volunteer Infantry, to his wife while captive in Libby Prison at Richmond.
The Army of the Potomac is Ready
George G. Meade completes the reorganization of the Federal Army of the Potomac, with some help from new General-in-Chief Ulysses S. Grant. By month’s end, Meade has the troops ready for the spring offensive.