Headquarters 6th Corps,
Warrenton, September 1, 1863.
My dear French:
It has been suggested by some of the friends of General
McClellan that it would not be inappropriate for the old "Army of the
Potomac" to present him some little testimonial as a pledge of their
esteem.
Before making any move in the matter, I thought it best to
ascertain the feelings of some of the corps commanders, especially of Newton
and yourself. I therefore write you both, hoping that we may all take the same
views. If so, I think it will go through with a rush.
For myself, I have never been intimate with the General —
have never visited him socially; at the same time I have the greatest regard
and admiration for him, and I would like to show that he still retains the love
and confidence of the Army of the Potomac.
Please let me know, as early as possible, what you think of
the idea, and the best plan for carrying it into execution.
Yours very truly,
John Sedgwick,
Major-General.
SOURCE: George William Curtis, Correspondence of
John Sedgwick, Major-General, Volume 2, p. 155
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