HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE POTOMAC,
CAMP NEAR FALMOUTH, VA., May 13, 1863.
To his Excellency, President of the United States.
Is it asking too much to inquire your opinion of my Order No. 49? If so,
do not answer me.
Jackson is dead, and Lee beats McClellan in his untruthful bulletins.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
JOSEPH HOOKER,
Major-General Commanding.