McClernand's Expedition Page 33

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SPRINGFIELD, ILL., December 17, 1862 - 9 a. m.
(Received 10.16 a. m.)
His Excellency ABRAHAM LINCOLN,
President of the United States:
I believe I am superseded. Please advise me.,
JOHN A. McCLERNAND,
Major-General.