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On March 11 Lincoln demoted McClellan by removing him from the position of commanding general. He named no replacement; he and Stanton would perform the commanding generals duties.

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Q: When Lincoln demoted McClellan he did not name a replacement but instead he and whom performed the commanding general's duties?
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