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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. A great war-date L.S. ""John A. McClernand"" with rank in another hand, on Headquarters 13th Corps letterhead, Smith's Plantation, Apr. 20, 1863, to Admiral Porter concerning a plan to run the blockade of Vicksburg, in part: ""àaccept my thanks for your kindness in sending the bargeàGeneral Grant has probably advised you that six transports will run the blockade tonightàshould any of these be disabled, it would be important that you should send one or more of your boats to bring them to. The 'Forest Queen' I will cause to be kept in readinessà"". Very good.