"I, Philip Kearney, an old soldier, : enter my solemn protest against this order for retreat. We ought, instead of retreating, to follow up the enemy, and take Richmond. And, in full view of all the responsibility of such a declaration, I say to you all,
Title
"I, Philip Kearney, an old soldier enter my solemn protest against this order for retreat. We ought, instead of retreating, to follow up the enemy, and take Richmond. And, in full view of all the responsibility of such a declaration, I say to you all, such an order can only be prompted by cowardice or treason."
Description
After the Battle of Malvern Hill in July 1862, General McClellan withdrew his troops back to the James River and ceased to threaten Richmond; Kearny was highly critical of the retreat. This broadside may have been issued during the presidential campaign of 1864., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator
Kearny, Philip, 1815-1862
Date
[1862?]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare 3# Am 1862 Kearny (5)5777.F.60 (McAllister)
The gunboat candidate at the Battle of Malvern Hill. [graphic]
Title
The gunboat candidate at the Battle of Malvern Hill
Description
Retrospective conversion record: original entry, with corrections., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Date
[1864]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Cartoon 1864-37 [6628.F]