A long-lost letter written by Abraham Lincoln in the wake of Union victories at Vicksburg and Gettysburg has been found at the National Archives. The money quote is this one.

"Now, if Gen. Meade can complete his work so gloriously prosecuted thus far, by the litteral or substantial destruction of Lee's army, the rebellion will be over."

Meade, of course, failed in this task and the Army of Northern Virginia escaped -- leading to nearly two years of additonal warfare.

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