The Mexican War Diary of General George B. McClellan.

Edited by William Starr Myers. Princeton: Princeton University Press, 1917. First Edition. 8vo. iv,97 pages. Burgundy cloth, gilt letters on spine and front cover. Very good condition, owner's name on front pastedown, spine faded, no dj. 4 plates: McClellan portrait, map, two others. Diary contains many observations on the conduct and conditions of volunteer troops. McClellan's company played a prominent role in the siege of Vera Cruz and the battles of Cero Gordo, Churubusco, Molino del Rey, and Chapultepec, and in the capture of Mexico City. Although only 21 years old at war's end, for his efforts McClellan earned brevet promotions to first lieutenant and then captain. Later, during the Civil War, he commanded the Army of the Potomac until relieved by Lincoln in November, 1862. He ran against Lincoln on the Democratic ticket in 1864.; 4 plates; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 97 pages.