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George McClellan Appointed to Army of Potomac
George McClellan appointed commander, Army of the Potomac,
replacing Irvin McDowell. Some sources give the date as July 27,
the day he received the orders. He had been called to the post
after Bull Run and takes command of all troops around
Washington, DC.
George McClellan appointed commander, Army of the Potomac,
replacing Irvin McDowell. Some sources give the date as July 27,
the day he received the orders. He had been called to the post
after Bull Run and takes command of all troops around
Washington, DC.