Note 45 — Chapter V · BATTLES AND SIEGES: DECEMBER, 1862 — DECEMBER, 1863

But, says Swinton, there was less disproportion than usual; for the great army which Hooker had had before Chancellorsville had been greatly reduced, both by casualties and by the expiration of terms of service. On May 13 he reported that his "marching force of infantry" was "about 80,000 men." A little later the cavalry was reported at 4677. Army of Potomac, 310.