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to Henry Knox Craig

Writes about Captain Wilson, noting that he was an honest man who became involved in dishonest dealings regarding expenditures, etc. Cites his attempts to organize Wilson's ill-managed accounts "in the interest of those who have in good faith trusted...

GLC02382.042

to Henry Jackson Hunt

Mentions Upton (probably Emory Upton, who published a book on infantry tactics in 1867). Praises and discusses Hunt's artillery tactics, a topic on which Hunt had co-published in 1864. Discusses his European tour, including a meeting in Paris with...

GLC02382.062

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

Laments the death of his friend Randolph. Encourages Hunt to befriend John Alexander Logan in the Senate. Mentions [Lord's?] pamphlet and Slocum (possibly General Henry Warner Slocum). Refers to a letter written by Ulysses S. Grant, which...

GLC02382.078

to Henry Jackson Hunt

Mentions Emily Virginia Mason's biography of Robert E. Lee, for which Hunt supplied information. Discusses a compromise of Hunt's integrity, apparently regarding fabrications published about Hunt's false involvement with the Ku Klux Klan. States...

GLC02382.089

to dear General

Signs with the letter "H." Addressee is likely Hunt's father-in-law, Henry K. Craig. Hunt.discusses President Andrew Johnson's attempt to force the resignation of Secretary of War Edwin McMasters Stanton. Refers to newspaper editorials discussing...

GLC02382.034

[List of orders pertaining to an artillery school at Fort Monroe, Virginia]

List of special orders issued between 1869 and 1873 regarding the establishment of an artillery school at Fort Monroe, Virginia. Mentions General Ulysses S. Grant, President Andrew Johnson, General Gibbon (possibly John Gibbon), and Edward Davis...

GLC02382.232

Battle of Shiloh, Tenn., Charge of General Grant

One engraving entitled "Battle of Shiloh, Tenn., Charge of General Grant" dated 1863. Depicts Union and Confederate forces during the Battle of Shiloh, April 6-7,1862. In the center of the image two soliders on horsback clash swords. On the left, a...

GLC08878.0131

Richmond, VA and its Vicinity

One engraving entitled "Richmond, VA. and its Vicinity" dated 1863. Map of Richmond, Virginia and vicinity. A map key notes significant locations. On the back of the engraving there are pictures of Wilmer McLean's house and President Lincoln with his...

GLC08878.0159

to George S. Boutwell

Writes to Secretary of the Treasury Boutwell seeking to reverse consolidation of tax districts in Alabama: "The consolidation of the 2d & 3d districts of Ala. if approved by me, was approved without reflection." Explains that there is no means of...

GLC08924