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July 1, 1862.
Batteries have been established to rake the enemy’s line. If it is broken, as is probable, Armistead, who can witness the effect of the fire, has been ordered to charge with a yell. Do the same. By order of Gen. Lee.
R. H. CHILTON, A. A. C.
There may be worse written orders, of course, but this one is certainly up there among the worst in my opinion.
Are these the orders Lee intended to give? Is Chilton responsible for not relaying Lee's intentions in a clearer manner? Thoughts?
Batteries have been established to rake the enemy’s line. If it is broken, as is probable, Armistead, who can witness the effect of the fire, has been ordered to charge with a yell. Do the same. By order of Gen. Lee.
R. H. CHILTON, A. A. C.
There may be worse written orders, of course, but this one is certainly up there among the worst in my opinion.
Are these the orders Lee intended to give? Is Chilton responsible for not relaying Lee's intentions in a clearer manner? Thoughts?