1841

McClellan, George Brinton, 1826-1885

Book signed

Title: Cavalry tactics. Third part. Evolutions of a regiment.

McClellan's personal copy of an army cavalry tactics manual, signed by McClellan on the titlepage as "Capt. 1st Cavalry." Pencilled note on rear pastedown by Millis Knickerbocker, a member of McClellan's Dragoons, states that he found the book near Fortress Monroe in 1862 and gave it to McClellan, who allowed him to keep it. The back of the book has numerous foldout plates of formations and includes music for retreat, reveille, breakfast and assembly. Printed by J. and G. S. Giden. "Printed by order of the War Department."

GLC02645

28 June 1861

McClellan, George Brinton, 1826-1885

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Dennison

McClellan, Major General of the Ohio Volunteers updates Dennison, Governor of Ohio, on the condition of troops, supplies, and other military matters. Reports that upon receipt of a previous letter from Dennison, "I at once [struck: write] telegraphed the [Secty] of War asking for a commission in Carrington's Regt for your son." Relates his initial trouble with organizing wagons, rations, and troops. Reports that the soldiers are in good spirits, and most difficulties have been resolved. Mentions assuring [General Chase?] that no misunderstanding existed between them. Possibly referring to a…

GLC02902

4 March 1862

McClellan, George Brinton, 1826-1885

Letter signed

Title: to Edwin D. Morgan

Requests that the "81st, 92d, 93d, 94th, 95th, 96th, 97th, 98th, 100th, 101st, 102nd and 103d Regiments of New York Volunteers, may be forwarded to this city as rapidly as possible." These regiments were needed for the Peninsula campaign, which was launched two weeks later.

GLC03471

7 December 1882

McClellan, George Brinton, 1826-1885

Autograph letter signed

Title: [Letter to Perry Mason & Co.]

Discussing possible articles McClellan might write for "The Youth's Companion." McClellan has been asked to write military articles for the magazine, and discusses the style and content of the articles, which he wishes to write about famous historical generals. "The Youth's Companion" was a magazine, intended for the whole family, containing articles on a wide variety of subjects. The magazine was published by Perry Mason & Co., but the name Perry Mason was a fictional one created by the publishers. Daniel Sharp Ford was the real publisher of the magazine. Four holes punched on the…

GLC03853

5 May 1862

McClellan, George Brinton, 1826-1885

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Sedgwick

Major General McClellan writes to Brigadier General Sedgwick to discuss his plans for attacking Yorktown. He directs Sedgwick to move toward Yorktown and take additional orders from General Franklin. Written on stationary marked "head-Quarters, Army of the Potomac".

GLC03612

8 April 1862

McClellan, George Brinton, 1826-1885

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John E. Wool

Major General McClellan writes to Major General Wool regarding Yorktown. He discusses the strength of enemy positions, reports of Joseph E. Johnston's arrival in Yorktown, the possibility of a union attack near Yorktown, his lack of troops, and his wish that the Merrimac would come out and fight.

GLC03781

28 September 1861

McClellan, George Brinton, 1826-1885

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Miss [Gray?] Washington

To the sister of a Union soldier, stating that her brother desires "to see more active service," and that McClellan is feels "We need the service of all such officers." Written on Army of the Potomac stationary.

GLC04037

28 November 1864

McClellan, George Brinton, 1826-1885

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Christopher L. Ward

Accepts his defeat in the presidential election of 1864 as the will of the people, but still believes that the country will eventually adopt his policies. Remarks, "I accept the result as a proof that the public mind was not yet prepared to adopt the policy we advocated, & which I believe is yet destined to run the Republic ... " Thanks Ward for all his efforts.

GLC05041

circa 1861-1865

McClellan, George Brinton, 1826-1885

Photograph

Title: As major general, seated 3/4 length portrait

Graphite inscription on verso "Gen McClellan." Photographers imprint on verso: "Photographed at Philp & Solomons', Metropolitan Gallery 332 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington D.C."

GLC05111.02.0563

circa 1861-1865

McClellan, George Brinton, 1826-1885

Photograph

Title: As civilian, seated 1/2 length portrait

Graphite inscription on verso "51" "**Book" "Major General George B McClellan." Photographers imprint on verso: "Whitney & Paradise Photographers 585 Broadway New York late of Brady's New York & Washington Galleries."

GLC05111.02.0568

circa 1861-1865

McClellan, George Brinton, 1826-1885

Photograph

Title: As major general, standing behind seated wife

Imprint on recto "Maj Gen G B McClellan & Lady. Entered according to the act of Congress, in the year 1862, by R.W. Addis, in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the District of Columbia." Photographers imprint on verso: "R.W.Addis, Photographer, McClees Gallery, 308 Penna. Avenue, Washington D.C."

GLC05111.02.0574

circa 1861-1865

McClellan, George Brinton, 1826-1885

Photograph

Title: As major general, standing 3/4 length portrait

Graphite inscription on verso "NV" "34" "McClellan, George Brinton" "5443/8-4/133" "475" "Return to ORB" "94.614." Photographers imprint on verso: "C.D. Fredricks & Co. 587 Broadway New York 108 Calle de la Habana Habana 31 Passage du Havre Paris."

GLC05111.02.0557

circa 1861-1865

McClellan, George Brinton, 1826-1885

Photograph

Title: As major general, standing 3/4 length napoleonic portrait

Imprint on recto "Maj Genl Geo B McClellan. Entered according to Act of Congress in the year 1862, by M.B. Brady, in the Clerk's office of the District Court of the District of Columbia." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. Anthony 501 Broadway New York from Photographic Negative in Brady's National Portarit Gallery."

GLC05111.02.0558

circa 1861-1865

McClellan, George Brinton, 1826-1885

Photograph

Title: As major general, standing 3/4 length napoleonic portrait

Imprint on recto "Genl Geo B McClellan. Entered according to Act of Congress in the year 1861, by M.B. Brady, in the Clerk's office of the District Court of the District of Columbia." Ink inscription on verso "23." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. Anthony 501 Broadway New York from Photographic Negative from Brady's National Portarit Gallery."

GLC05111.02.0559

circa 1861-1865

McClellan, George Brinton, 1826-1885

Photograph

Title: As major general, standing 3/4 length napoleonic portrait, holding sword

Imprint on recto "Entered according to Act of Congress A.D. 1862 by M.B. Brady in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the U.S. for the So. District of New Yrok [sic]." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. & H.T. Anthony 501 Broadway New York from Photographic Negative in Brady's National Portarit Gallery."

GLC05111.02.0560

circa 1861-1865

McClellan, George Brinton, 1826-1885

Photograph

Title: As major general, standing 3/4 length napoleonic portrait, holding sword

Imprint on label on recto "Maj Gen Geo B McClellan." Imprint on recto "Entered according to Act of Congress A.D. 1862 by M.B. Brady in the Clerk's office of the District Court of the U.S. for the So. District of New Yrok[sic]." Graphite inscription on verso "47." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. & H.T. Anthony 501 Broadway New York from Photographic Negative in Brady's National Portrait Gallery."

GLC05111.02.0561

1862

McClellan, George Brinton, 1826-1885

Photograph

Title: As major general, seated 1/2 length portrait holding sword

Mountring trimmed. Imprint on recto "...A.D. 1862 by M.B.Brady in the Clerk's...." Graphite inscription on verso "1862" "Genl McClellan." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. & H.T. Anthony 501 Broadway New York from Photographic Negative in Brady's National Portarit Gallery."

GLC05111.02.0562

circa 1861-1865

McClellan, George Brinton, 1826-1885

Photograph

Title: As major general, seated 1/2 length portrait

Graphite inscription on verso "Gen McClellan" "30-." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. & H.T. Anthony 501 Broadway New York from Photographic Negative in Brady's National Portrait Gallery." Cancelled orange two-cent tax stamp on verso.

GLC05111.02.0564

circa 1861-1865

McClellan, George Brinton, 1826-1885

Photograph

Title: Vignette bust portrait

Imprint on recto "Maj Gen Geo B McClellan. Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1863, in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the United States for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, by F. Gutekunst, 704 & 706 Arch Street, Philladelphia." Graphite inscription on verso "48." Photographers imprint on verso: "F. Gutekunst Photographer, 704 & 706 Arch St. Philada."

GLC05111.02.0566

circa 1861-1865

McClellan, George Brinton, 1826-1885

Photograph

Title: Engraved bust portrait

Imprint on recto "Gen Mc Clellan."

GLC05111.02.0567

circa 1861-1865

McClellan, George Brinton, 1826-1885

Photograph

Title: McClellan with three generals of his staff

Graphite inscription on verso "46." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. & H.T. Anthony 501 Broadway New York from Photographic Negative in Brady's National Portarit Gallery."

GLC05111.02.0570

circa 1861-1865

McClellan, George Brinton, 1826-1885

Photograph

Title: McClellan seated with wife, Ellen Marcy

Trimmed mount. Graphite inscription on verso "McClellan & wife." Photographers imprint on verso: "C.D. Fredricks & Co. 587 Broadway New York 108 Calle de la Habana Habana 31 Passage du Havre Paris."

GLC05111.02.0571

circa 1861-1865

McClellan, George Brinton, 1826-1885

Photograph

Title: McClellan seated with wife, Ellen Marcy

Graphite inscription on verso "Ret to Barrett" "McClellan & wife" "33" "5443/8-3/133" "473" "94.618." Photographers imprint on verso: "C.D. Fredricks & Co. 587 Broadway New York 108 Calle de la Habana Habana 31 Passage du Havre Paris."

GLC05111.02.0572

circa 1861-1865

McClellan, George Brinton, 1826-1885

Photograph

Title: As major general, standing next to seated wife

Graphite inscription on verso "53" "Gen. McClellan & wife." Photographers imprint on verso: "C.D. Fredricks & Co. 587 Broadway New York 108 Calle de la Habana Habana 31 Passage du Havre Paris."

GLC05111.02.0573

circa 1861-1865

McClellan, George Brinton, 1826-1885

Photograph

Title: Mrs. Ellen Mary Marcy McClellan

Imprint on recto "Mrs. Gen. McClellan."

GLC05111.02.0575