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MCCLERNAND, JOHN A.

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MCCLERNAND, JOHN A.
(1812 - 1900) Union major general who led a division at Shiloh, and later led a corps at Vicksburg and Red River. Political content A.L.S. ""John A. McClernand"" 1p. 8vo., Springfield, Il, Nov. 1, 1884, in full: ""All eyes are turned to Chicago, not for anything wrong, but for the maintenance of the right in your great city. If an attempt shall be made to intimidate votes under the pretence of law, let it be met and revoted at all hazards. I had rather be the arm of the right even in defeat than the victor in the wrong"". Light wear, overall very good.