John Alexander McClernand was an American lawyer, politician, and a Union Army general in the American Civil War. He was a prominent Democratic politician in Illinois and a member of the United States House of Representatives before the war. McClernand was firmly dedicated to the principles of Jacksonian democracy and supported the Compromise of 1850.
Cairo, Ill., September 7, 1861. Brig. Gen. JOHN A. MCOLERNAND, Commanding, &e., Cairo, Ill.: You will please detail a regiment of infantry and two pieces of light artillery to proceed…
Cairo, January 9, 1862. General JOHN A. MCCLERNAND, Commanding, Cairo, TU. : As soon as ready for the move, your command will proceed to Fort Jefferson and encamp for the…
Cairo, January 14, 1862. General JOHN A. MCCLERNAND, Commanding Advance Forces, Fort Jefferson, Ky.: In accordance with previous instructions, encamp at or near Blandville to-night. To-morrow march with your entire…
BoLivaR BoLivaR, July 24, 1862. Major-General McCLERNAND: Colonel Leggett moved at dawn this morning. His pickets were driven in last night from La Grange by infantry and cavalry. I have…
JACKSON JACKSON, July 27, 1862. Captain DoLuLins, Bolivar: You will advance toward Toone’s Station to meet Major Stewart, who is moving on the Bolivar road to meet you somewhere about…
BOLIVAR BOLIVAR, July 27, 1862. General MCCLERNAND: I misunderstood Dollins’ messenger. The facts are as follows: The ferry-boats at Brownsville, Estanaula, and at the steam-mill ferry are destroyed. Dollins’ skirmish…
JAOKSON JAOKSON, July 29, 1862. General MoCLERNAND, Bolivar : Have you ordered the men I had at Toone’s Station to Medon? If not, I hope you will doit. I have…
JACKSON JACKSON, July 29, 1862. General MCCLERNAND, Bolivar: Troops were started to Medon about 6 o’clock. I could not get a car sooner. You can dispose of the troops at…
BOLivak BOLivak, July 29, 1862. Major Stewart has had a hard fight with rebel cavalry. Has takena number of prisoners and reports that he is pursuing his advantage. JOHN A.…
JACKSON, TENN. JACKSON, TENN., July 30, 1862. General MCCLERNAND, Bolivar: By the enemy being in force I mean cavalry force, though I understand that footmen were engaged against Major Stewart.…
Trenton, Tenn., August 10, 1862. Maj. Gen. Jonn A. MOCLERNAND, Jackson, Tenn.: A large force of mounted men have gathered between here and the Tennessee River and threaten the road…
CONFIDENTIAL. } WAR DEPARTMENT, Washington City, October 21, 1862. Ordered, That Major-General McClernand be, and he is, directed to proceed to the States of Indiana, Illinois, and Iowa, to organize…
October 29, 1862. October 29, 1862. Major-General McCLERNAND, Springfield, Ili. : Your telegram is received. You will receive a dispatch, which will be mailed to-morrow, apprising you of movements here.…
Washington, December 15, 1862. Major-General MCCLERNAND, Spring/ield : I had supposed that you had received your orders from the Generalin-Chief. I will see him and have the matter attended to…
Napoleon, Ark., January 16, 1863. Maj. A. SCHWARTZ, Assistant Adjutant-General to General McClernand : Str: My corps is now all assembled here with the exception of one boat, the Spread…