Item 09: Autograph from George McClellan, 1863 January 12
Item — Box: 12, Folder: 9
Dates
- Created: 1863 January 12
Creator
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Extent
1 items
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Type of Material:
Autograph
Condition Note:
Good.
Measurements:
5 in. x 4 in.
Description:
An autograph from George McClellan. McClellan was born in Pennsylvania in 1826. He was a businessman, politician, engineer, and writer. He would become general-in-chief of all Union armies, fighting in many battles during the Civil War including the Battle of Antietam. McClellan became the governor of New Jersey in 1877. After retiring, he spent his last few years writing McClellan's Own Story in which he defends his wartime behavior.
Transcription:
Trenton
Jan[uary] 12 1863
Geo[rge] B McClellan Maj[or] Gen[eral] USA
Geo[rge] B McClellan Maj[or] Gen[eral] USA
Creator
Repository Details
Part of the Wilkes University Archives Repository
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570-408-2000
570-408-7823 (Fax)
ask.archives@wilkes.edu