McClellan, George Brinton, 1826-1885 Orders no 25
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08953.02 Author/Creator: McClellan, George Brinton, 1826-1885 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph document signed Date: 4 May 1847 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; 25.5 x 20.5 cm. Order a Copy
Orders his men to "lead the march to the enemy capital," of Mexico City, during the Mexican War. Warns his men not to straggle as "The impotent & cowardly enemy propose to wage the war of the assassin - war to the knife." Promises that soon they will recieve new clothing, rest and payment. It is clear that the weather has made many of McClellan's men sick and weak. Also signed by McClellan for Major General Worth.
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