Telegrams, 1861.

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Telegrams, 1861.

Eight handwritten and signed telegram messages of G.B. McClellan. One to General Curtis at Harrisburg declines his offer for commanding the "Penna troops" since he has accepted the command of the "Ohio forces". Two to W.S. Rosecrans and one to Brig. Gen. Cox with directions. Four to various people with troop information.

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Abraham Lincoln Presidential 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...

United States. Army. Ohio Volunteer Infantry, 154th

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