to George B. McClellan

Goldsborough, Louis Malesherbes, 1805-1877 to George B. McClellan

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GLC#
GLC02466.06-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
26 June 1862
Author/Creator
Goldsborough, Louis Malesherbes, 1805-1877
Title
to George B. McClellan
Place Written
Norfolk, Virginia
Pagination
1 p. : docket Height: 20 cm, Width: 12.4 cm
Primary time period
Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
Sub-Era
The American Civil War

Written on stationery of the Flag Ship USS "Minnesota." Written by Flag Officer Goldsborough as commander of the North Atlantic Blockading Squadron to Major General McClellan as commander of the Army of the Potomac. Letter most likely making reference to the Peninsula Campaign. Says everything will be done further his reasonable requests. Took it for granted that McClellan had not seen General Stewart Van Vliet's (the quartermaster of the Army of the Potomac until 10 July 1862) telegram to him. Says to give any unexpected assistance that he must be consulted beforehand, as he keeps all his vessels employed except those in for repairs.

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