New-York tribune., 1868-10-28
To HIS TROOPS.
Gen. r Z. LEE

at has been his he Generas fortune have been in
all the battles fou ght Mexico by Scott and Taylor save
Buena Vista; and he more hOty contested
or where troops behaved with more gallantry such
courage will insure victory wherever our flag may be
borne and protected by such class OF men TO the
brave who fell the sympathy of the country Is dne ana
will be manifested IN manner unmistakaDle|-lAlter
Belmont
"For four successive nights without shelter, during
the ncement weather known IN this lattnde' tn
faced an enemy IN large tOrce ll position u bo ~
himself Though strongly fortified by nature, an lue ~"
ditOna safeguards suggested by science were aie,, @
Without murmur this Was norne pIelIgu; W "I u, NV
20 receive an attack, and Win c0hthons - ~ ny
day, resulting. ultimately in forcing the enemy 70 sur
The ycfoTy achieved is not only great in the effect it
greatest number OF prisoners OF war ever takeh IN any
battle on the continent. Fort DOneI5Oh VIII hSIe1a
nnd the men Who fought the hite Will live in the mem
ory OF a grateful people'-iAtier DoneiSon'
"Tbe General commanding congratulates the troops
who CALAMITY maintained ther posil3' Iepulseu anu
routed numerically superior force OF the enemy, com
posed of the flower the southern army, commanded by
their ablest generals and fought by them with AL the
desperaton OF despair In numbers engaged, no such
contest over took place this continents in Importance
of result such have taken place III the history o
"Whlc coreretulatng the brave and gallant soldiers
IL becomes the duty of the General commanding 70 make
special notice OF ho brave wounded and those killed on
the field While they leave friends and relations TO mourn
their loss they have won nation gratitude and un
diving laurel, NOT to he forgotten by future generations
who will enjoy the blessings OF the best Government he
sun ever shown upon. preserved by their vaOr- After
PittsbUrg Landing.
"You have secured positions from which no rebeliOus
power can dye disOdge you. For al TINS the Gen
eral commanding thanks you collectively ana hdINIuu
ay Thc loyal people Of the United States thank and
hiss Won TleIr hopes and prayers for your success
against this urholy Rebellion with you daily Ihelr
faith i'm You Mil not be in vain Their hopes will not be
blasted Tier prayers to Almighty God will be answered
You will 20 other fields of strife; and win the lnVln5
bic bravery and uunchng loyalty to Justice and right
which have characterized you in the past you Will prove
that no enemy withstand YOU ana that no deieSes
however formidable can check your onward march -
lAfer Mission RIDGE
"oders Of the Armies Of the United States BY your
parofc devotion 10 Your country the hour Of danger
and alarm Your magnificent ghting, bravery and endur-
ance you have maintained the supremacy OF the Cnon
and the Constitution Oyerthrown all armed opposition 10
the enforcement Of the laws ana the pToclaaohs lot
ever abolsug savery-the and pretex OF the Re
beon-aud opened the way TO the nghtful authorities
10 restore order and inaugurate peace on permanent
and enduring basis every foot Of American soil your
marches seges and battles in distance, durauon
luton and braucy OF results dim the luster OF the
worlds past military achievements, and VIII be me patri
OTIS precedent the defense Of liberty and right IN an
time In obedience TO your country ca our
your homes and families and volunteered IN her ueIese
Victory has crowned your vaOr aud secured the purpose
OF your patriotic hearts and with the gratitude OF your
counrymen, and the highest honors great ana Tree ma
ton can accord, you viii soon he permitted TO return 70
your homes and families conscious OF having dschgea
the highest duty Of American citizens TO acm9ve these
glorious trumphs and secure To yourselves ieoNeoul
trymen and p5serty the blessings Of free institutions
tens Of thousands OF your gallant comlaues nave l@ &
and sealed priceless legacy with their blood Inc
honors their memories ana will cherish and support
their stricken After the surrender Of LeeAnd
Johnston
Speaking Of the armies of the East and West, Gen
Grant in the closing words OF his report III 1862 says
The splendid achievements OF each have natiOnazeC
our Victories removed all sectional jealOses, t0f WhcI
cause of crimnation ana recrimnatiOn that might have
followed had either section failed in its duty All nave
themselves and each for having done their ful
share in restoring the supremacy o. law over every Io0
whose manhood however mistaken the cause drew forth
sucb lerc,te0u deeds OF ValOf."