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His own natural caution, compounded by some vastly exaggerated estimates of enemy numbers, supplied to him by Pinkerton.

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McClellan's campaign was unsuccessful primarily because of his cautious and overly conservative approach to warfare. Despite his numerical advantage, McClellan was reluctant to take decisive action, constantly overestimating the strength of the Confederate forces and failing to exploit opportunities. Additionally, his strained relationship with President Lincoln and his inability to effectively coordinate and communicate with his subordinates further hindered his campaign.

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