Tag Archives: Edwin M. Stanton

Where’s Jasper?

Posted on April 3, 2012 by SUMPTER

See the 57th Article of War It’s been a long time since I’ve copied anything from JASPER, The New-York Times’ antebellum Charleston correspondent. After the surrender of Fort Sumter JASPER escaped north to write again another day. In this piece … Continue reading →

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The Reception Was Excellent

Posted on January 20, 2012 by SUMPTER

According to the Library of Congress this drawing illustrates a reception given by Edwin Stanton, the new Secretary of War, at the War Department. General McClellan, is dutifully at Stanton’s side. According to The New-York Times of January 22, 1862 … Continue reading →

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Talking a Good Game

Posted on January 16, 2012 by SUMPTER

George McClellan his own spin doctor? 150 years ago yesterday, the U.S. senate confirmed Edwin M. Stanton as Secretary of War to replace Simon Cameron. General McClellan appeared before the Joint Committee on the Conduct of the War as part … Continue reading →

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