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. Original vintage 4 x 6.5 cabinet photo of McClellan by Warren Portraits of Boston, signed and inscribed in black ink on the reverse, “Lt. C. E. S. Wood, 21st U.S. Vols, With the kind regard of Geo. McClellan, Nov 21/78.” Charles Erskine Scott Wood (1852–1944) was an author, civil libertarian, soldier, and attorney. He is best known as the author of the 1927 satirical bestseller, Heavenly Discourse. He served as an infantry officer and fought in the Nez Perce War in 1877. He was present at the surrender of Chief Joseph of the Nez Perce. It was Wood who translated, and perhaps embellished, Chief Joseph's famous speech: "My heart is sick and sad. From where the sun now stands, I will fight no more forever." The two men became close friends. During his lifetime, he numbered among his friends Chief Joseph, Emma Goldman, Ansel Adams, Robinson Jeffers, Clarence Darrow, Childe Hassam, Margaret Sanger, and John Steinbeck. In fine condition, with a bit of trivial edge toning. R&R COA.
