Raynors HCA 2015-02
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 2/19/2015
McCLELLEN, George B. (1826 - 1885). Democratic Presidential Candidate against Abraham Lincoln in 1864, Commander of the Army of the Potomac, made General-in-Chief following Winfield Scott, Superseded by General Burnside in November 1862, Governor of New Jersey. Autograph Letter Signed "George B. McClellan", 2pp. 5.25" x 8.25", Orange, New Jersey, February 12, 1864, to Lt. Col. William Henry, Jr. McClellan turns down a dinner invitation with the 1st New Jersey Brigade. It reads in part: "...I trust that I need not assure you that my heart is ever with the Army of the Potomac and my true love in its midst...will you gratify me by proposing at the dinner in my name "the brave 1st New Jersey Brigade - It is an honor ever to the proud Army of the Potomac. May its future be as glorious as its past...". Very good condition.
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