Lincoln's Orders to Relieve McClellan of Command of the Army of the Potomac
Text of Lincoln's Order[edit]
EXECUTIVE MANSION,
Washington, November 5, 1862.
By direction of the President, it is ordered that Major-General McClellan be relieved from the command of the Army of the Potomac, and that Major-General Burnside take the command of that army. Also that Major-General Hunter take command of the corps in said army which is now commanded by General Burnside. That Major-General Fitz John Porter be relieved from the command of the corps he now commands in said army, and that Major-General Hooker take command of said corps.
The General-in-Chief is authorized, in discretion, to issue an order substantially as the above, forthwith, or so soon as he may deem proper.
A. LINCOLN.
Gen. Halleck's Letter to McClellan[edit]
HEADQUARTERS OF THE ARMY,
Washington, November 5, 1862.
Major-General McCLELLAN, Commanding, &c.:
General:
On receipt of the order of the President, sent herewith, you will immediately turn over your command to Major-General Burnside, and repair to Trenton, N. J., reporting, on your arrival at that place, by telegraph, for further orders.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
H. W. HALLECK,
General-in-Chief.
General Orders as Issued by the Secretary of War[edit]
GENERAL ORDERS No. 182.
WAR DEPARTMENT, ADJT. GEN.'S OFFICE,
Washington, November 5, 1862.
By direction of the President of the United States, it is ordered that Major-General McClellan be relieved from the command of the Army of the Potomac, and that Major-General Burnside take the command of that army.
By order of the Secretary of War:
E. D. TOWNSEND,
Assistant Adjutant-General.
Gen. Halleck's Letter of Notice to Gen. Burnside[edit]
HEADQUARTERS OF THE ARMY,
Washington, November 5, 1862.
Major-General BURNSIDE,Commanding, &c.:
General:
Immediately on assuming command of the Army of the Potomac, you will report the position of your troops, and what you purpose doing with them.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
H. W. HALLECK,
General-in-Chief.
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