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to Henry Jackson Hunt

Wood, a Representative from Indiana, notes that he will support a bill that would grant Brevet Major General Hunt, Colonel retired, the rank of Major General on the retired list. Written on House of Representatives stationery.

GLC02382.130

to Henry Jackson Hunt

Keifer, a United States Representative from Ohio, apologizes for missing Hunt when Hunt recently called on him. Hunt was possibly attempting to consult Keifer regarding a bill that would grant him the rank of Major General on the retired list....

GLC02382.131

to Samuel Sullivan Cox

Smith requests that Cox, a Representative from New York, examine a bill that would grant Henry Jackson Hunt the rank of Major General on the retired list. Notes "Gen Hunt is a full blooded democrat, that, perhaps is the leading reason for the...

GLC02382.132

to R. W. Baker

Morse, a United States Representative from Massachusetts, replies to a previous note from Baker. Notes that when the Military Committee 122 and Private Bill 78 come up for consideration in the House of Representatives, "it shall receive from me such...

GLC02382.133

to Henry Jackson Hunt

Discusses contacting acquaintances in the House and Senate to advocate Hunt's bill (possibly a bill regarding military retirement pay). Promises to attempt to persuade Governor Brown to support the bill (Joseph Brown, a Senator from Georgia who had...

GLC02382.112

to George E. Welles

Keifer, a United States Representative from Ohio, writes "I will do what I can to aid in the passage of the bill you refer to for the benefit of Genl Hunt, who deserves the relief proposed by that bill. I know his history very well. I think great...

GLC02382.134

to Henry Jackson Hunt

Refers to the sale of the Gettysburg painting and to Hunt's Gettysburg article. He refuses to work any further for promotion: "I contend I have already done all my work for promotion & if this does not promote me, I am afraid I shall have to live &...

GLC02382.057

to Henry Jackson Hunt

Refers to military decisions providing post-war funds to soldiers. Comments on Democrat leadership. Invites Hunt to Chicago to see the Gettysburg painting.

GLC02382.055

to Henry Jackson Hunt

Informs Hunt that Century Magazine has offered him (Gibbon) $100 to write an article on the surrender of Appomattox. Wonders if Hunt thinks this an adequate price. States that his article will be a selection from his book Personal Recollections of...

GLC02382.058

to Henry Jackson Hunt

Writes that General Winfield Scott Hancock is on the brink of death due to pneumonia (Hancock did not die until February 1886). Relates that Hancock recently dined with a Lieutenant Kingman, and fell sick the next morning. Writes "I fear Hancock...

GLC02382.056