Thursday, April 3, 2014

Major General George B. McClellan to Edwin M. Stanton, June 25, 1862 – 10:40 p.m.

PORTER'S HEADQUARTERS, June 25, 1862 10.40 p.m.
(Received June 26 3 a.m.)
Hon. E. M. STANTON,
Secretary of War:

The information I received on this side tends to confirm impression that Jackson will soon attack our right and rear. Every possible precaution is being taken. If I had another good division I could laugh at Jackson. The task is difficult, but this army will do its best, and will never disgrace the country. Nothing but overwhelming forces can defeat us. Indications are of attack on our front to-morrow. Have made all possible arrangements.

GEO. B. McCLELLAN,
Major-General.

SOURCES: The War of the Rebellion: A Compilation of the Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Series I, Volume 11, Part 3 (Serial No. 14), p. 254

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