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to Henry Jackson Hunt

Has read unspecified notes written by Hunt to Senators Samuel Bell Maxey and Theodore Fitz Randolph. Discusses a bill before Congress, possibly pertaining to the pension of retired officers, which Hunt advocated. States that the issue may carry...

GLC02382.097

to George Brinton McClellan

Mentions an article re the Battle of Antietam advertised in the 'North American Review.' Hunt discusses his conspiracy theory involving Stanton, McClellan and the Emancipation Proclamation. "…if you had lost Antietam you would have been shot [a hury...

GLC02382.068

to Henry Jackson Hunt

McClellan, governor of New Jersey, writes on the 18th anniversary of the Peninsular Campaign. Discusses plotting against him in Peninsular Campaign, further to Hunt's prior discussion. States that the campaign was affected by "the ill[?] impression...

GLC02382.069

to Henry Jackson Hunt

Thanks Hunt for help writing an article on the Mine Run campaign. Discusses, at length, his "appeal to the president for a Court of Inquiry" relative to charges made by Sheridan against Warren, which has been granted. "Genl Sherman seems to have...

GLC02382.045

to Henry Jackson Hunt

Thanks Hunt for the manuscript of an article he previously enclosed. Praises Hunt's account, and his skill while serving as Chief of Artillery. Says, "When I remember what positions you held under me & what the relative work done was, I am amazed...

GLC02382.067

[Circular no. 1 regarding the death of Fredrik Rosencrantz]

GLC02382.217 consists of four copies of one document, each signed by Richards. The circular contains a letter submitted by Colonel E. von Promgren, of the Royal Swedish Horse Guards, praising Rosencrantz (Rosencrantz possibly formerly served with...

GLC02382.217

to Henry Jackson Hunt

Writes from Gramercy Park. Informs Hunt of his upcoming European vacation. States "I am very sorry to hear that there are any intimations of retiring you next year- more on account of the good of the service than your own- except in the matter of...

GLC02382.070

to Henry Jackson Hunt

Porter thanks Hunt for offering his recollections on events during the war. Reflects on McClellan's tactics during the Peninsula Campaign. Notes that General Alexander Stewart Webb is writing a book on the topic, and it will be published by...

GLC02382.075

to Henry Jackson Hunt

Discusses a book by General Alexander Stewart Webb, published originally in May 1881, called The Peninsular; McClellan's Campaign of 1862. Writes that though he has not read the book, he has heard through others that "under the cloak of 'friendship'...

GLC02382.071

to Henry Jackson Hunt

Discusses New Jersey politics. Expresses disappointment regarding results of elections for general officers. States that McKenzie was elected to an unspecified office due to pressure from the Frelinghuysen and Fish supporters (two families with a...

GLC02382.072