Divisional Address. To be distributed to all units
“Divisional Brothers In Arms!!
Yesterday was testing as we knew it would, but the Day was your!!!!
There is no hiding the grievous loss of so many brave comrades but our inevitable path to victory continues to be carved out by your courage, fortitude and discipline.
We have received the momentous news that after the unprovoked invasion of our soil the enemy is recoiling in shame and disorder licking their substantial casualties. We have taken many prisoners whom we will treat as misguided and misled cousins returning to the fold. They were told you could not fight and you did! They were told you would run, but you did not! They were told you were hungry and ragged, but from their sad state of affairs and sparse sustenance it is clear you are better fed and cared for than any army put into the field. Our Field hospitals and supply trains performed beyond expectation and will continue to do so.
We are also emboldened by our Presidents Proclamation of Freedom for our enslaved Brothers, with the performance of the Massachusetts Brigade showing conclusively the superiority of our cause.
In recognition of your efforts all officers are tasked with forwarding to Division all those worthy of note of all ranks for suitable acknowledgement .
Now Officers look to your men, Men look to your equipment, and prepare to take this war to the enemy.
John Holt-Oglethorpe
