Statistics for occurrence #1 of “Gen. Scott” in chapter 12 of Elias Nason, McClellan's Own Story: the war for the union, the soldiers who fought it, the civilians who directed it, and his relations to them.:

...ommand of the armies. On Nov. 1, 1861, the following private letter was received from the President: executive Mansion, Nov. 1, 1861. Maj.-Gen. Geo. E. McCellan: My dear Sir: Lieut.- Gen. Scott having been, upon his own application, placed on the list of retired officers, with his advice, and the concurrence of the entire cabinet, I have designated you to command the whole army. You will,...
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