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Swinton, William, 1833-1892 McClellan's military career reviewed and exposed ...

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05937 Author/Creator: Swinton, William, 1833-1892 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Pamphlet Date: 1864 Pagination: 32 p. : Height: 24.1 cm, Width: 15.5 cm Order a Copy

Title continues, " ...THE MILITARY POLICY OF THE ADMINISTRATION SET FORTH AND VINDICATED ." Criticizes General George B. McClellan, the Democratic nomination for president in the 1864 election. First edition. Published by the Union Congressional Committee. Printed by Lemuel Towers.

Swinton, William, 1833-1892
McClellan, George B., 1826-1885

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