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McClellan, George Brinton, 1826-1885 Letter of the Secretary of War, transmitting report on the organization of the Army of the Potomac...

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00267.388 Author/Creator: McClellan, George Brinton, 1826-1885 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Book Date: 1864 Pagination: 242 p. ; 23 x 15.2 cm. Order a Copy

Title continues " ... and its campaigns in Virginia and Maryland, under the Command of Maj. Gen. George B. McClellan, from July 26, 1861 to November 7, 1862." Printed by the government printing office, Washington, D.C. Cloth bead binding.

McClellan, George B., 1826-1885

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