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Abraham Lincoln magic lantern slide, taken by Alexander Gardner on 3 October 1862, two weeks after the Union victory at the Battle of Antietam. President Lincoln here visits Commanding General George McClellan's campsite at Antietam, feeling that a personal visit was required to convince the General to seize the moment and pursue General Robert E. Lee's retreating army. McClellan stalled however, and Lincoln would remove him from his command a month later. McClellan, in turn, would then run against Lincoln for the 1864 Presidential election. In this photo, Lincoln faces McClellan, with the following officers appearing from left to right: Colonel Delos B. Sacket, Captain George Monteith, Lieutenant Colonel Nelson B. Sweitzer, General George W. Morell, Colonel Alexander S. Webb, General George B. McClellan, Scout Adams, Dr. Jonathan Letterman, unidentified soldier, President Abraham Lincoln, Colonel Henry J. Hunt, General Fitz-John Porter, Joseph C.G. Kennedy, and Colonel Frederick T. Locke. Color slide measures 4'' x 3.25'' including casing. ''New York State Education Department / Visual Instruction Division'' is printed on a paper label on verso. Near fine condition, with sharp contrast and bright colors.
Abraham Lincoln Magic Lantern Slide of ''Lincoln at Antietam''
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