George B. McClellan papers, 1852-1855.

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George B. McClellan papers, 1852-1855.

A diary (microfilm copy and typed transcript) kept by McClellan, who led a party engaged in surveying a route for a railroad eastward from the Pacific Coast, mainly through the state of Washington (1853). The party met the expedition of Isaac I. Stevens, which was pushing westward from St. Paul for the same purpose. Included are photocopies of a few letters by Stevens and others about the railroad surveys.

4 folders and 1 microfilm reel.

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SNAC Resource ID: 6741529

Minnesota Historical Society Library

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McClellan, George B. (George Brinton), 1826-1885

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