General Orders, No. 122 (U.S. War Department)

September 2, 1862

On September 2, 1862, the U.S. War Department issued General Orders, No. 122, announcing that Major General George B. McClellan was given command of all troops for the defense of the capital.

George McClellan, Portrait

On September 2, 1862, the U.S. War Department issued General Orders, No. 122, announcing that Major General George B. McClellan was given command of all troops for the defense of the capital. [Wikimedia Commons]

General Orders, No. 122.

War Dep’t, Adjutant General’s Office
Washington, September 2, 1862

Major General McClellan will have command of the fortifications of Washington, and of all troops for the defense of the capital.

By Command of Major General Halleck:
E.D. TOWNSEND, Assistant Adjutant General.

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  • Article Title General Orders, No. 122 (U.S. War Department)
  • Date September 2, 1862
  • Author
  • Keywords mcclellan
  • Website Name American History Central
  • Access Date September 21, 2023
  • Publisher R.Squared Communications, LLC
  • Original Published Date
  • Date of Last Update May 5, 2022

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