McClellan, George Brinton, 1826-1885 Orders no 25

GLC08953.02

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GLC#
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Type
Documents
Date
4 May 1847
Author/Creator
McClellan, George Brinton, 1826-1885
Title
Orders no 25
Place Written
s.l.
Pagination
2 p. : docket ; Height: 25.5 cm, Width: 20.5 cm
Primary time period
National Expansion and Reform, 1815-1860
Sub-Era
Age of Jackson

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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