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George McClellan Endorsed Check
George McClellan Endorsed Check
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George McClellan Endorsed Check

Endorsed check, drawn from the First Nat'l Bank of Hoboken in New Jersey. George McClellan endorsed the check on the verso "Geo McClellan". The front of the check is made out in another hand as pay to "Geo B. McClellan", dated "Nov 2, 1869 (?)", in the amount of $60.00. 7.25" x 3.25". Near fine with cancellation stamps not affecting the signature.

George McClellan was a U.S. Army engineer, railroad president and politician who served as a Major General during the Civil War. McClellan was well liked by his men, but his reticence to attack the Confederacy with the full force of his army put him at odds with President Abraham Lincoln. In 1862, McClellan’s Peninsula Campaign unraveled after the Seven Days Battles, and he also failed to decisively defeat Robert E. Lee’s Confederate Army at the Battle of Antietam. Frustrated by McClellan’s cautious tactics, Lincoln removed him from command. McClellan would go on to mount a failed presidential bid against Lincoln in 1864, and would later serve as the governor of New Jersey.

This item comes with a Certificate from John Reznikoff, a premier authenticator for both major 3rd party authentication services, PSA and JSA (James Spence Authentications), as well as numerous auction houses.

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George McClellan Endorsed Check

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