{"product_id":"george-mcclellan-signed-civil-war-dated-letter-on-war-maps-and-overwork-psa-auto","title":"George McClellan Signed Civil War Dated Letter on War Maps and Overwork PSA Auto","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"43\" data-end=\"228\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"43\" data-end=\"53\"\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"53\" data-end=\"56\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"56\" data-end=\"228\"\u003eGeneral George B. McClellan Autograph Letter Signed (ALS) Discussing Civil War Maps and Failing Eyesight – Santiago, June 20, 1864 – PSA Letter of Authenticity #AR05358\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"230\" data-end=\"664\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"230\" data-end=\"246\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"246\" data-end=\"249\"\u003eA remarkable \u003cstrong data-start=\"262\" data-end=\"295\"\u003eAutograph Letter Signed (ALS)\u003c\/strong\u003e by \u003cstrong data-start=\"299\" data-end=\"330\"\u003eGeneral George B. McClellan\u003c\/strong\u003e, written entirely in his hand and signed \u003cstrong data-start=\"372\" data-end=\"396\"\u003e\"Geo. B. McClellan,\"\u003c\/strong\u003e from \u003cstrong data-start=\"402\" data-end=\"414\"\u003eSantiago\u003c\/strong\u003e, dated \u003cstrong data-start=\"422\" data-end=\"439\"\u003eJune 20, 1864\u003c\/strong\u003e. Penned during his travels following his removal from command of the Army of the Potomac, the letter is addressed to \u003cstrong data-start=\"557\" data-end=\"582\"\u003eProfessor A. D. Bache\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of America's leading scientists and Superintendent of the U.S. Coast Survey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"666\" data-end=\"1092\"\u003eIn this warm personal letter, McClellan thanks Professor Bache for forwarding an \u003cstrong data-start=\"747\" data-end=\"783\"\u003eadmirable collection of war maps\u003c\/strong\u003e, expressing sincere appreciation for the thoughtful gift. He apologizes for not acknowledging their receipt sooner, explaining that severe eye trouble has prevented him from reading or writing for a period of time. He concludes by sending his regards to Mrs. Bache and extending best wishes to the professor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1094\" data-end=\"1117\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1094\" data-end=\"1117\"\u003eFull Transcription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-start=\"1119\" data-end=\"1787\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1121\" data-end=\"1148\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1121\" data-end=\"1148\"\u003eSantiago, June 20, 1864\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1153\" data-end=\"1171\"\u003eMy dear Professor,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1176\" data-end=\"1405\"\u003eYour kind note of May 27 duly reached me, as well as the admirable collection of War Maps sent to me by your direction. Please accept my sincere thanks for them, and my apology for so long neglecting to acknowledge their receipt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1410\" data-end=\"1551\"\u003eMy eyes troubled me for a time from overwork so that I was obliged to write as little as possible and had to postpone all writing for a time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1556\" data-end=\"1707\"\u003eWith the sincere hope that your health is restored and with my regards to Mrs. Bache—in which, as well as to yourself, Mrs. McClellan desires to unite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1712\" data-end=\"1739\"\u003eEver remaining your friend,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1744\" data-end=\"1765\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1744\" data-end=\"1765\"\u003eGeo. B. McClellan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1770\" data-end=\"1787\"\u003eProf. A. D. Bache\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1789\" data-end=\"2044\"\u003eThe single-page manuscript letter remains in very good condition, exhibiting expected fold lines, light age toning, and minor handling wear consistent with its age. McClellan's flowing signature is bold and attractive, providing excellent display quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2046\" data-end=\"2407\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2046\" data-end=\"2069\"\u003eHistorical Context:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2069\" data-end=\"2072\"\u003eThis letter was written during a pivotal period in George B. McClellan's life. Having been relieved of command of the Army of the Potomac by President Abraham Lincoln in late 1862, McClellan spent portions of 1864 traveling abroad before returning to the United States to accept the Democratic nomination for President later that year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2409\" data-end=\"2947\"\u003eThe recipient, \u003cstrong data-start=\"2424\" data-end=\"2460\"\u003eProfessor Alexander Dallas Bache\u003c\/strong\u003e, was among the most respected American scientists of the nineteenth century. As Superintendent of the U.S. Coast Survey, Bache played an essential role in supporting Union military operations by producing accurate topographical surveys and maps used extensively by Union commanders during the Civil War. McClellan's gratitude for Bache's collection of war maps reflects both his professional interest in military cartography and the importance of accurate mapping to Civil War strategy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2949\" data-end=\"3404\"\u003eEqually compelling is McClellan's candid admission that overworked eyes had temporarily prevented him from reading and writing, providing an intimate glimpse into the physical toll endured by one of the Civil War's most prominent generals. Letters discussing his health and personal circumstances, rather than battlefield operations or politics, are considerably scarcer and offer collectors a more personal perspective on McClellan's life during the war.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3406\" data-end=\"3513\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3406\" data-end=\"3441\"\u003eAuthentication \u0026amp; Encapsulation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3441\" data-end=\"3444\"\u003eThe signature has been fully authenticated by \u003cstrong data-start=\"3490\" data-end=\"3512\"\u003ePSA Authentication\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3515\" data-end=\"4032\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1cm857x\" data-start=\"3515\" data-end=\"3581\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3517\" data-end=\"3569\"\u003ePSA Letter of Authenticity Certification Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"3570\" data-end=\"3581\"\u003eAR05358\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1vrd277\" data-start=\"3582\" data-end=\"3656\"\u003eOne-page \u003cstrong data-start=\"3593\" data-end=\"3626\"\u003eAutograph Letter Signed (ALS)\u003c\/strong\u003e entirely in McClellan's hand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1uidmdc\" data-start=\"3657\" data-end=\"3697\"\u003eBoldly signed \u003cstrong data-start=\"3673\" data-end=\"3697\"\u003e\"Geo. 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McClellan.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"16np4fc\" data-start=\"3698\" data-end=\"3810\"\u003eAccompanied by the original PSA Letter of Authenticity with matching certification number and reference image.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1qkolcf\" data-start=\"3811\" data-end=\"4032\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3813\" data-end=\"3855\"\u003eAdditional Documentation \u0026amp; Provenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"3856\" data-end=\"4032\"\u003eAt buyer's request, Historical Autographs Gallery will include an additional \"Historical Autographs Gallery Certificate\" signed by our company founder Luke Pascal at no cost.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4034\" data-end=\"4622\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4034\" data-end=\"4053\"\u003eClosing Appeal:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"4053\" data-end=\"4056\"\u003eAn outstanding Civil War-era autograph letter combining military history, personal reflection, and historical association. McClellan's discussion of Civil War maps supplied by the distinguished scientist Alexander Dallas Bache, coupled with his revealing comments about his failing eyesight, creates an unusually personal and historically significant manuscript. Fully authenticated by PSA, this is an exceptional opportunity to acquire an important letter from one of the Union Army's most famous generals during one of the defining years of the American Civil War.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4624\" data-end=\"5056\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4624\" data-end=\"4644\"\u003eShipping Notice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"4644\" data-end=\"4647\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"4647\" data-end=\"5056\" data-is-last-node=\"\"\u003eFor insurance purposes, items sold over $600 may require signature confirmation upon delivery. Higher-value items, likely over $1,500, are shipped via FedEx 2-Day with Direct Signature Confirmation. 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