(1826 - 1885) Union major general and general-in-chief of the army whose hesitation in attacking Confederate forces caused him to be sacked by Lincoln. War-date A.L.S. signed at conclusion and writing 'McClellan' twice more in the text, written on his blind-embossed letterhead, 3pp. 8vo., Apr. 25, 1864 to a lady. McClellan still suffers from having been sacked by Lincoln in November, 1862 as he hints at in this letter. He writes, in part: '...it was quite impossible for me to reply to [your letter]...Mrs. McClellan and I have felt [?] unwell that writing has been out of the question...You are quite mistaken in supposing that your note would be a 'bore' to me - on the contrary if afforded me much pleasure, for there is much satisfaction in having that in the days of adversity. I have retained the kind feelings which originated[?] in lighter times. I prize very highly your esteem & hope that I shall profit from it. You will find with this the photograph you desire...I also enclose...the autograph letter of Mr. Bates which arrived too late for the [Sanitary] Fair. Mrs. McClellan...[is confined] to her bed...from our exertion at the Fair...' Very nicely signed, in very good condition.