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McClellan, George Brinton, 1826-1885 Two orders by George McClellan during the Mexican War [Decimalized .01-.02]

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GLC#
GLC08953
Type
Header Record
Date
1846-1847
Author/Creator
McClellan, George Brinton, 1826-1885
Title
Two orders by George McClellan during the Mexican War [Decimalized .01-.02]
Place Written
s.l.
Pagination
2 items
Primary time period
National Expansion and Reform, 1815-1860
Sub-Era
Age of Jackson
McClellan, George B., 1826-1885
Mexican War
Military History
Union General
Latin and South America
Global History and Civics
Foreign Affairs

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GLC08953.01
Collection Item
Autograph document signed

Order No 12

September 26, 1846

McClellan, George Brinton, 1826-1885

Orders to his company of engineers on board the "Clinton" stating that there is no smoking between decks, only officers are allowed in certain areas, roll calls will be at Reveille, Retreat, and Tattoo, inspections will be nightly, gives schedule for...

GLC08953.01

GLC08953.02
Collection Item
Autograph document signed

Orders no 25

4 May 1847

McClellan, George Brinton, 1826-1885

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...

GLC08953.02

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