George McClellan Writes of the Pennsylvania Militia at Antietam

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McCLELLAN, George Brinton. (1826-85) Democratic candidate for President against Lincoln 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 Superseded by General Burnside in November,1862.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, “Geo B. McClellan” on two separate octavo leaves, Orange, New Jersey, June 20, 1884, addressed to Louis Richards, and reads in part: “...I have received and read with great pleasure your excellent [?] of the service of the Penna. Militia during the Antietam campaign...” More. Fine.

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