"When this sad war is over we will……" — George B. McClellan
"When this sad war is over we will all return to our homes, and feel that we can ask no higher honor than the proud consciousness that we belonged to the Army of the Potomac."
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George B. McClellan
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11 Quotes by George B. McClellan
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The Union, which can alone insure internal peace, and external security to each State, Must and Shall be Preserved, cost…
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By some strange operation of magic I seem to have become the power of the land.
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Stand by General Burnside as you have stood by me and all will be well.
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The President is no more than a well-meaning baboon. I went to the White House directly after tea, where I…
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Here is a paper with which, if I cannot whip Bobbie Lee, I will be willing to go home!
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I find myself in a new and strange position here: President, cabinet, Gen. Scott, and all deferring to me. By…
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All quiet along the Potomac.
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Conscious of my own weakness, I can only seek fervently the guidance of the Ruler of the Universe, and, relying…
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The moment for action has arrived, and I know that I can trust in you to save our country.
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As far as military necessity will permit, religiously respect the constitutional rights of all.
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