The second army base in the Penninsula Campaign
Again we see the transports and supply schooners at anchor — this time at
Harrison's Landing on the
James River.
In about a month,
McClellan had changed the position of his army twice, shifting his base from the
Pamunkey to the
James.
The position he held on
Malvern Hill was abandoned after the victory of July 1, 1862, and the army marched to a new base farther down the
James, where the heavy losses of men and supplies during the Seven Days could be made up without danger and delay.
Harrison's Landing was the point selected, and here the army recuperated, wondering what would be the next step.
Below we see the historic mansion which did service as
General Porter's headquarters, one of
McClellan's most efficient commanders.
For his services during the Seven Days he was made
Major-General of Volunteers.
McClellan was his lifelong friend.
