Title
McClellan's Address To His Army
Subject
McClellan, George Brinton, 1826-1885
Sheet music
Broadsides
American Civil War, (1861-1865)
Burns, Robert, 1759-1796
Robert I, King of Scots, 1274-1329
United States. Army of the Potomac
Description
Illustrated six verse song to the tune of "Bruce's Address," the lyrics portray Major General George B. McClellan addressing the Army of the Potomac after President Abraham Lincoln reappointed him to command in September 1862, following the Union defeat at the Battle of Second Bull Run.
The Scottish poet Robert Burns wrote the original lyrics of "Bruce's Address" in 1792 to honor the victory of Robert the Bruce and Scottish forces over the English at the Battle of Bannockburn in 1314.
The Scottish poet Robert Burns wrote the original lyrics of "Bruce's Address" in 1792 to honor the victory of Robert the Bruce and Scottish forces over the English at the Battle of Bannockburn in 1314.
Creator
Information not available
Publisher
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
Date
1862
Contributor
H. De Marsan
Format
pdf
Language
eng
Identifier
301327
37540000504003
Coverage
New York
Original Format
1
26 x 17 cm