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Union general (1826–1885) removed from command by Lincoln for his failure to exert pressure on Lee's army during the crucial Peninsula Campaign. He ran unsuccessfully for the presidency in 1864 and later served as Governor of New Jersey. Partly-printed DS, signed “Geo. B. McClellan,” one page, 17 x 14, March 14, 1879. As governor of New Jersey, McClellan appoints John Hopper "to be a Special Tax Commissioner for the purpose of investigating the subject of taxation in and for the State of New Jersey." Signed at the conclusion in ink by Governor George B. McClellan and countersigned by Secretary of State Henry Cooper Kelsey. The embossed blue seal affixed to the left side remains fully intact. In very good to fine condition, with light toning, and minor edge loss.
From the collection of Mark S. Robbins.
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