George B. Mcclellan 1826-1885 Union major general and general-in-chief of the army whose hesitation in attacking Confederate forces caused him to be sacked by Lincoln. A.L.S. to fellow general William F. Baldy Smith, 2pp. 8vo., Washington, Mar. 2, 1883 In part: I did not know that I had left unanswered the letter you speak of I know that I held it for a short time to consider, &finally concluded that I did not some to embark in the enterprise; & I have always inferred that I replied as soon as my mind was fully made up. Very fine condition.