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- George McClellan
Union General
- Commander of the
Army of the Potomac
Bold Signature
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- MCCLELLAN, George B. (1826-1885). Major General of the Union Army and a commander
of the Army of the Potomac during the American Civil War. Though
McClellan played an important role in organizing the army for
the Union, his leadership skills in battle were questioned, and
he was accused of being incompetent and cowardly. While skilled
in organization, he did not seem to have the decisive drive of
a Lee, Grant, or Sherman, who willing to risk a major battle
even when all preparations were not perfect. He also seemed never
to grasp that he needed to maintain the trust of President Abraham
Lincoln, but instead was insubordinate to his Commander in Chief.
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- Choice Signature and Inscription, dated January 12, 1871, on a 5 in. by 2.5 in.
slip of lined paper. Reads: "Very Truly yours Geo McClellan
Jany 12, 1871". Normal aging and handling, minor stain
on upper left corner. Overall, very good. $285.00
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