Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 [Printed letter to General George B. McClellan]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08850 Author/Creator: Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Broadside Date: 9 April 1862 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 22.8 cm, Width: 18.5 cm Order a Copy
Discusses the defense of Washington and Manassas Junction and a discrepancy with the number of troops under McClellan. Urges McClellan to strike soon, "By delay, the enemy will readily gain on you ... and once more let me tell you, it is indispensable to you that you strike a blow." Ends by instructing McClellan, "You must act." With provenance note on back.
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