Letter of the Secretary of War, Transmitting Report on the Organization of the Army of the Potomac, and of Its Campaigns, to Date of Its Dissolution George B. McClellan; transmitted by Edwin M. Stanton, Secretary of War

Offered here is a rare opportunity to acquire resource materials from the private library of the late David L. Hack, a nationally recognized authority on Civil War history. His meticulously curated collection has been featured in The New York Times and acquired in part by the Chrysler Museum of Art in Norfolk, Virginia. Selections from his collections have traveled in major exhibitions around the world and have been cited extensively in scholarly works, books, and academic papers. Each item reflects Hack's lifelong dedication to historical accuracy, preservation, and scholarship. This collection has been carefully maintained over decades and represents an invaluable resource for historians, collectors, and Civil War enthusiasts alike. Original 1864 government printing of General George B. McClellan's official report on the organization and campaigns of the Army of the Potomac, transmitted to Congress by Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton. This important Civil War document provides detailed accounts of operations, troop movements, and command structures through the army's dissolution, accompanied by appendices and maps (if present). In very good condition, with clean, unmarked pages showing only light age toning. Binding remains tight and sound; cloth or paper wraps (as issued) show minor shelf wear and slight rubbing at corners. No loose or missing pages. A solid and well-preserved copy of a significant historical record, suitable for collectors of Civil War or military history. Provenance: U.S. Government Printing Office, 38th Congress, 1st Session, Senate Executive Document No. 15 (1864).