Papers, 1862-1887.

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Papers, 1862-1887.

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Papers of General Fitz-John Porter contain letters from Porter to Stephen M. Weld, Jr. relating to Porter's 1863 court-martial for failure to obey General John Pope's orders while commander of the 5th Corps, Army of the Potomac, at the Second Battle of Bull Run. The letters relate primarily to Porter's attempts, with Weld's help, to reopen the case after he was cashiered in 1863. The decision was finally reversed in 1886. Among others writing to Weld regarding the case are George McClellan, George W. Morell, and Theodore F. Randolph. Also included are notes and clippings on the case, and Porter's letters to Stephen M. Weld, Sr. regarding information on Weld, Jr. who was taken prisoner at the Battle of Gaines Mills in 1862. The letters provide information on Weld's health and safety and Porter's attempts to communicate with him.

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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...

Porter, Fitz-John, 1822-1901

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U.S. Army officer during the Civil War and public official, New York and New Jersey. From the description of Letters, 1894-1895. (Portsmouth Athenaeum Library & Museum). WorldCat record id: 70975832 American army officer. From the description of Autograph letter signed : Morristown, to an unidentified Senator, [1876?] Feb. 29. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270618668 From the description of Autograph telegram signed : [n.p.], to General Morell, Miner...

Pope, John, 1822-1892

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Weld, Stephen Minot, 1842-

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Weld, Stephen Minot, 1806-1867.

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Morell, George Webb, 1815-1883,

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Randolph, Theodore F. (Theodore Fitz), 1826-1883

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