George B. McClellan
George B. McClellan

As far as military necessity will permit, religiously respect the constitutional rights of all.

George B. McClellan
George B. McClellan

The moment for action has arrived, and I know that I can trust in you to save our country.

George B. McClellan
George B. McClellan

When this sad war is over we will all return to our homes, and feel that we can ask no higher honor than the proud consciousness that we belonged to the Army of the Potomac.

George B. McClellan
George B. McClellan

The Union, which can alone insure internal peace, and external security to each State, Must and Shall be Preserved, cost what it may in time, treasure, and blood.

George B. McClellan
George B. McClellan

All quiet along the Potomac.

George B. McClellan
George B. McClellan

Conscious of my own weakness, I can only seek fervently the guidance of the Ruler of the Universe, and, relying on His all-powerful aid, do my best to restore Union and peace to a suffering people, and to establish and guard their liberties and rights.