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Editorial
September 30, 1864
Union County Star And Lewisburg Chronicle
Lewisburg, Union County, Pennsylvania
What is this article about?
A report from Washington details Irish General Thomas Francis Meagher's return from the Army of the Potomac, criticizing McClellan's presidential acceptance letter as unfit and noting a shift in army political sentiment against him due to its feeble tone, disgusting soldiers.
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McCLELLAN AND THE ARMY.--A Washington correspondent telegraphs that the Irish Gen. Thomas Francis Meagher has returned from the Army of the Potomac, and is ordered to Sherman. He declares that, although he respects McClellan for gentlemanly qualities, his letter of acceptance stamps him as unfit for President. Parties from the front report that an extraordinary change has been caused in the political sentiment of the army by McClellan's letter. His feeble expressions have disgusted the soldiers.
What sub-type of article is it?
Partisan Politics
Military Affairs
What keywords are associated?
Mcclellan
Army Potomac
Presidential Candidacy
Political Sentiment
Soldiers Disgust
Thomas Francis Meagher
What entities or persons were involved?
Mcclellan
Thomas Francis Meagher
Army Of The Potomac
Sherman
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Criticism Of Mcclellan's Presidential Acceptance Letter
Stance / Tone
Critical Of Mcclellan
Key Figures
Mcclellan
Thomas Francis Meagher
Army Of The Potomac
Sherman
Key Arguments
Meagher Respects Mcclellan's Gentlemanly Qualities But Deems His Acceptance Letter Unfit For Presidency
Mcclellan's Letter Caused Extraordinary Change In Army's Political Sentiment
Feeble Expressions In The Letter Disgusted Soldiers