Major General George B. Mcclellan Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles
MAJOR GENERAL GEORGE B. MCCLELLAN
Born: December 3, 1826 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Died: October 29, 1885 in Orange, New Jersey
Died: October 29, 1885 in Orange, New Jersey
George B. McClellan (1826-1885) was named Commander of the Union Army by President Abraham Lincoln in November 1861. He directed the Peninsular Campaign and won at Antietam, but was removed by Lincoln for failure to continue the pressure on smaller Confederate forces on several occasions. No match for Confederate General Robert E. Lee as a field commander but skilled at logistics and training, McClellan made a great contribution to eventual Union victory by building the Army of the Potomac into a well-trained and disciplined fighting force. In 1864, he was the unsuccessful Democratic candidate for President, losing to Lincoln 233 electoral votes to 21. The election appeared much closer until General Sherman's capture of Atlanta on September 2. From 1878-1881, he was Governor of New Jersey. McClellan was called "the Young Napoleon" by his admirers. Here he imitates the French conqueror's pose, with his right hand in his uniform coat.
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GEORGE MCCLELLANThe Union Army General who fell out of favor early in the Civil War signed this handwritten letter sent to a family member Autograph Letter signed: Geo B McClellan", 1p, 5x7¾. No place, no date. To "My dear Annie".Sale Price $450.00
$500.00
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GEORGE B. McCLELLAN. ALS: "Geo B. McClellan," 1p, 5x8. 38 East 23rd St (New York City), Wednesday morning, no date. On "P" engraved stationery. To General William F. Smith.In full: "I think that the time has now arrived to issue the circulars & to start the organization.Sale Price $510.00
$600.00
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GEORGE B. McCLELLAN Letter accepting an invitation from a New York Judge, written in the early 1880s Autograph Letter signed: "Geo. B. McClellan", 2 pages (integral leaf), 5x8. 32 Washington Square [New York City], undated, but from the early 1880s. To "My dear Judge" [Charles P.Sale Price $450.00
$500.00
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GEORGE B. MC CLELLAN Signed Autograph Letter (1876), explaining that he cannot spare any letters written by General Scott Autograph Letter signed: "Geo. McClellan", 1 page, 5x8. St. James Hotel, Baltimore, 1876 January 10. To Eddie M. Sewell, Chicago. In full: "Yours of the 7th has reached me.Sale Price $450.00
$500.00
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GEORGE MC CLELLAN. Autograph Letter signed: Geo B McClellan", 2p, 5x8 folded. No place, 1877 April 26. To "My Dear General". In full: "In packing up preparatory to leaving Baltimore I find - to my horror - that I have left your letter unanswered.Sale Price $680.00
$800.00
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GEORGE B. McCLELLAN. ALS: "Geo. B. McClellan," 5½p, 8½x11, front and verso. Orange, N.J., 1883 October 7.On stationery of "The National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers,"of which McClellan isone of the nine board memberslisted on the letterhead.To General William B.Sale Price $427.50
$475.00
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GEORGE McCLELLAN George McClellan sends an autograph letter of regret that he will not be able to meet. Autograph Letter signed: "Geo B McClellan", 2p, 5x8 folded. Place illegible, June 22, no year. To Mr. A. H. Bruman, Wilkesham.Sale Price $450.00
$500.00
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GEORGE B. MCCLELLAN2½x4 carte de visite of the Civil War general and Presidential candidate, shown and signing as a Major General, with his hand in his uniform in a Napoleonic pose Photograph signed: "Geo. B. McClellan/Maj. Gnl. USA". Sepia, 2½x4 carte de visite by E. & H. T. Anthony of New York.Sale Price $2,762.50
$3,250.00
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GEORGE B. McCLELLAN As Governor of New Jersey (1879), he signs the appointment of a Fish Warden, also signed by longtime Secretary of State Henry C. Kelsey. Civil Appointment signed: "George McClellan" as Governor, 17x14 with red-pencil line corrections. Also signed "Henry C.Sale Price $595.00
$700.00
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GEORGE McCLELLAN Signed carte-de-visite, shown as major general, matted and framed to 8x9½ Photograph Mount signed: "Geo McClellan/Maj. Genl.". Sepia, 2½x4. Matted and framed to an overall size of 8x9½. McClellan (1826-1885) was named General in Chief by President Lincoln in November 1861.Sale Price $2,975.00
$3,500.00
