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Former Governor of New Jersey

George B. McClellan, a former Governor of New Jersey, was born on December 3, 1826, and passed away on October 29, 1885. During his tenure as governor, he was known for his efforts to improve education and infrastructure in the state.

McClellan's Own Story: The War for the...

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Rights Military Permit Constitutional Rights

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“It is not given to our weak intellects to understand the steps of Providence as they occur: we comprehend them only as we look back upon them in the far-distant past.”

Looks Past Given Steps Weak Intellect Providence

Author:George B. McClellan

“I will not move my army until I am absolutely ready.”

Moving Ready Army

Author:George B. McClellan

“The Union, which can alone insure internal peace, and external security to each State, Must and Shall be Preserved, cost what it may in time, treasure, and blood.”

May War States Blood Security Cost Unions Treasure Civil War Internals Internal Peace

Author:George B. McClellan

“By some strange operation of magic I seem to have become the power of the land.”

War Seems Magic Land Strange Operations Civil War

Book:McClellan's Own Story: The War for the Union

Source: McClellan's Own Story: The War for the Union

“Stand by General Burnside as you have stood by me and all will be well.”

Wells War Civil War

Author:George B. McClellan

“The President is no more than a well-meaning baboon. I went to the White House directly after tea, where I found "The Original Gorilla", about as intelligent as ever. What a specimen to be at the head of our affairs now.”

Wells War Government Found House President White Politician Intelligent Originals Affair Tea Civil War White House Presidency Gorillas Baboons

Author:George B. McClellan

“Here is a paper with which, if I cannot whip Bobbie Lee, I will be willing to go home!”

Ifs War Home Willing Paper Civil War Whips

Author:George B. McClellan

“I find myself in a new and strange position here: President, cabinet, Gen. Scott, and all deferring to me. By some strange operation of magic I seem to have become the power of the land.”

Seems President Power Magic Land Position Strange Operations Cabinets

Book:McClellan's Own Story: The War for the Union

Source: McClellan's Own Story: The War for the Union

“All quiet along the Potomac.”

Quiet

Author:George B. McClellan

“Conscious of my own weakness, I can only seek fervently the guidance of the Ruler of the Universe, and, relying on His all-powerful aid, do my best to restore Union and peace to a suffering people, and to establish and guard their liberties and rights.”

People I Can Suffering Universe My Own Powerful Liberty Rights Conscious Weakness Unions Aids Guidance Rulers Glowing

Author:George B. McClellan

“The moment for action has arrived, and I know that I can trust in you to save our country.”

Knows I Can Country Moments Action Trust Our Country Save Nature

Author:George B. McClellan

About the Author

Born: December 3, 1826
Died: October 29, 1885
Known for: Former Governor of New Jersey
Quotes: 12

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