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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, D.C. Type: Pamphlet Date: 1864 Pagination: 32 p. ; 24.1 x 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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