Marcus F. Wright's Civil War Bios -  General Irwin McDowell

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                                  McDOWELL
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   McDOWELL, GEN. IRWIN, born at Columbus, Ohio, October 15, 1818.
   Graduated from West Point in 1838. Remained as instructor of
   mathematics till 1845. At breaking out of Civil war, made a brigadier
   and placed in command of the Federal troops at Washington. In command
   of Union army when defeated at Bull Run July 21, 1861. McClellan took
   command, and McDowell was again placed in charge at Washington.
   Major-general of volunteers March 14, 1861, and commander of
   Department of Rappahannock April 14, 1862. Took distinguished part in
   the battles during Pope's campaign, but relieved of his command
   September 5, 1862. President of board of retiring officers 1863-64. In
   command of Department of Pacific July, 1864, to June, 1865. Made a
   major-general in 1872, and held command in the various departments,
   till retired in 1882. Died in San Francisco May 4, 1885.