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| | McClernand, John Alexander - HighBeam Encyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06) |
 | | MCCLERNAND, JOHN ALEXANDER [McClernand, John Alexander] 1812-1900, Union general in the American Civil War, b. |
 | | In Grant's successful advance on Vicksburg, McClernand led the 13th Corps, fighting at Port Gibson and Champion's Hill, but he was subsequently relieved (June) for insubordination. |
 | | Restored to his command in Feb., 1864, he resigned his commission in November and returned to the legal profession. |
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