Major General George McClellan
Union Generals
Major General George McClellan
Grand Review
military parade
On November 20, 1861 Union Major General George McClellan organizes a Grand Review of over 50,000 troops.
November 20, 1861
Public Domain
History of the Civil War in America
A historic account of the American Civil War
The Comte de Paris who served as an Aide-de-Camp with General George McClellan wrote a two volume account of the Civil War. He spent some time on Upton's Hill.
The Comte de Paris
Archive.org
Porter & Oates
1875
Public Domain
Grand Review
Military parades
General George McClellan's Grand Review at Bailey's Crossroads
Alfred Waud
Library of Congress
November 20, 1861
Major General George McClellan and staff
Army of the Potomac
General McClellan and staff.
Portrait shows from left: Lieut. Williams, A.D.C., Surg. Walters, Brig. Gen. G. W. Morell, Lt. Col. A. V. Colburn, A.D.C., Maj. Gen. G. B. McClellan, Lt. Col. N. B. Switzer, Prince de Joinville, Comte de Paris as identified on the card mount.
Mathew Brady
1861-1862
National Portrait Gallery
Public Domain
Report from Washington
Correspondent report from Washington regarding military advances in Virginia
Report details the advance of General George McClellan and his troops to occupy Upton's Hill and Munson's Hill recently vacated by Confederate troops.
The Zanesville Courier
October 1, 1861
Public Domain
The Latest from Washington
News report on military activities near Upton's Hill.
A correspondent's account on both Union and Confederate military activities in the Falls Church area. Describes troop movements and small engagements. Interesting article on soldier pay scales.
The Plymouth Weekly Democrat
October 3, 1861
Public Domain
Richmond Dispatch September 13, 1861
Confederate positions on Munson and Upton Hills.
A very detailed account of the Confederate positions near Falls Church. The correspondent discusses the strength of the Confederate defenses and the possibility of Union General McClellan attacking. Also discusses the possibility of the Confederates attacking Arlington Heights.
Richmond Dispatch
September 13, 1861
Public Domain