Civil War letter of Simon Kinney, 1864 Nov. 14.

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Civil War letter of Simon Kinney, 1864 Nov. 14.

Signed letter, written by Simon Kinney, Sheshequin, Pa., to his friend Sarah Brigham in Broome County, N.Y., relating to the disdain he feels for Generals Buell and McClellan, and his satisfaction on hearing of President Lincoln's reelection.

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

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George Brinton McClellan (December 3, 1826 – October 29, 1885) was an American soldier, civil engineer, railroad executive, and politician who served as the 24th Governor of New Jersey. A graduate of West Point, McClellan served with distinction during the Mexican–American War (1846–1848), and later left the Army to work on railroads until the outbreak of the American Civil War (1861–1865). Early in the conflict, McClellan was appointed to the rank of major general and played an important role i...

Kinney, Simon

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Resident of Sheshequin, Pa. From the description of Civil War letter of Simon Kinney, 1864 Nov. 14. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 166428735 ...

Brigham, Sarah

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Buell, Don Carlos, 1818-1898

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