February 13th 2025 Auction
This document is a pay Mexican-American War voucher for Lieutenant George B. McClellan (later a Union general in the Civil War and a presidential candidate), detailing his compensation during June 1848 while serving in the U.S. Army Engineers. It includes:
The payment certification occurs in Scott, Mexico, which likely refers to an area under U.S. military control during the war. General Winfield Scott led a major campaign during the war, including the capture of Mexico City in 1847.
The document is dated June 1848, which is shortly after the signing of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo in February 1848. Although the war was officially over, U.S. forces were still present in Mexico to oversee the withdrawal and transition.
Lieutenant George B. McClellan: McClellan, later a famous Civil War general, served as an officer in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers during the Mexican-American War. His duties likely involved engineering tasks, fortifications, and supporting operations during the occupation and eventual withdrawal.
With One of a Kind Collectibles LOA. With George McClellan Full JSA.
George B. McClellan Mexican-American War Pay Document Signed
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