Union general (1826–1885) hailed at the beginning of the Civil War as the ‘Young Napoleon,’ who was defeated for the presidency in 1864 by Abraham Lincoln. Civil War–dated DS, signed “Geo. B. McClellan, Maj. Gnl U. S. A.,” one page, 5 x 8, August 25, 1864. McClellan signs at the conclusion of an autograph request document issued by the Western Illinois Sanitary Fair Committee. In part: “As a means for increasing the fund for the benefit of our soldiers, and procuring a valuable and interesting collection, the Executive Committee have decided to respectfully request the Autographs of prominent persons.” In fine condition, with a small area of paper loss to the upper right corner and trimmed edges. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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