Letters, 1861.

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Letters, 1861.

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Unsigned letters to "Friend R." Stationary has union flag and illustration of Maj. Gen. George McClellan. Interesting content includes: use of balloons for reconnaissance, dealing with rebel snipers, and bets that the war will be over within two months. The writer suspects they will lose their money.

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Clarke Historical Library

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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...