George McClellan to E.D. Townsend - November 8, 1864

 

To E. D. Townsend

 

Col E D Townsend, Asst Adj Genl

Washington DC

 

Sir:                                                                                           Orange New Jersey Nov 8 1864

 

I have the honor to resign my commission as a Major General in the Army of the U.S.A.,

with the request that it may be accepted to take effect today.

 

I am, sir, very respectfully,

Geo B McClellan