A general of the C. S. A. army preparing to meet Gen. McClellan.

Patriotic envelope collection. Series I: Civil War envelopes, 1861-1865.

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Pictorial Envelope: 1 envelope; 3 x 5 1/2 in. An officer in uniform, putting on his gloves in preparation and a tiny image of the same officer running away. Yellow envelope with black ink. Large figure on left with small figure on bottom-right. Printed below image: 'A General of the C. S. A. pre- / paring to meet Gen. McClellan................. After he met him!.' Printed vertically at left of image: 'J. G. Wells, cor. Park Row & Beekman Street. N. Y.'

George B. McClellan (December 3, 1826 - October 29, 1885) was a Union Major General during the American Civil War. He was later elected as the 24th Governor of New Jersey. About the Creator: John Gaylord Wells (1821-1880) was likely the copyright holder of the image that appears on this envelope. He is likely also the author of 'Every Man His Own Lawyer and Business Form Book: A Complete Guide in All Matters of Law and Business Negotiations, for Every State in the Union' (New York: Robert Macoy, 1875).

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1751

McClellan, George B. (George Brinton), 1826-1885
Generals--Confederate States of America--Caricatures and cartoons

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