Wool, John E., 1784-1869 to Preston King, Erastus Corning, and Abram B. Olin
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05056 Author/Creator: Wool, John E., 1784-1869 Place Written: Hampton, Virginia Type: Letter signed Date: 2 April 1862 Pagination: Order a Copy
Defends his actions, questions why McClellan should rank above him, and advocates a more aggressive military policy. States that he has done everything within his power to prepare his army, and any failings are the fault of others. Also claims that his actions saved Washington, even though he has not been given proper credit for this. Is angry that McClellan, a much younger officer, is being given command over him. Asserts that the Union could have already taken Richmond if they had listened to him and been more aggressive. Also states that he warned about the Civil War before it began, but was ignored. Written at Fort Monroe. One black and white bust engraving of John E. Wool included.
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