While Ulysses S. Grant thought so highly of General Meade that he recommended his promotion at the same time he recommended General Sherman's, Grant was well aware of Meade's shortcomings.
"He was unfortunately of a temper that would get beyond his control, at times, and make him speak to officers of high rank in the most offensive manner. No one saw this fault more plainly than he himself, and no one regretted it more. This made it unpleasant at times, even in battle, for those around him to approach him even with information." Ulysses S. Grant
LESSON: If you keep shooting the messengers, they will stop coming.
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