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[Alexander Stewart Webb]

Wardate carte de visite

GLC04273

The President, General McClellan and Suite, On the Battlefield of Antietam

One image entitled, "The President, General McClellan and Suite, On the Battlefield of Antietam" taken by Alexander Gardner dated October 3, 1862. Image is of President Lincoln standing with General George B. McClellan, other generals, and their...

GLC03091

Engraving of Alexander Stewart Webb

One engraving of Alexander Stewart Webb dated circa 1865. Bust portrait of Webb.

GLC08878.0808

to Henry Jackson Hunt

Thanks Hunt for a recent favor. Recalls details of the Battle of Gettysburg for Hunt, who is writing an article on the topic. Speculates as to why General Alexander S. Webb left the 1st New York Light Artillery out of his report on the Battle of...

GLC02382.105

to Henry Jackson Hunt

Cowan discusses an article on the Battle of Gettysburg Hunt previously wrote for Century Magazine. Expresses disappointment that historians continually fail to mention his battery in descriptions of the battle. Discusses a correction he previously...

GLC02382.108

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

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

Mentions Hunt's appointment as Governor of the Soldier's Home in Washington, D.C. Refers to General Abner Doubleday's book, Chancellorsville and Gettysburg. Indignantly declares "As usual in every account or description of that Battle the 1st New...

GLC02382.104

to Alexander Doull

United States Military Telegram from the 5th Corps headquarters. Pledges assistance at their headquarters. Identifies Colonel Hays as chief of artillery. Webb had served as assistant inspector general for the Artillery, Army of the Potomac (ca. 15...

GLC02382.010

to Henry Jackson Hunt

Cowan discusses an article on the Battle of Gettysburg Hunt previously wrote for Century Magazine. Discusses the battle in great detail, feeling that his battery's service has continually been overlooked by historians. Remarks, "I cannot be blamed...

GLC02382.107

to Henry Jackson Hunt

Responds to a letter from Hunt. Discusses an article on the Battle of Gettysburg Hunt recently submitted to Century Magazine for publication. Referring to space dedicated to George Custer and Alfred Pleasanton in Century, remarks "I can see just...

GLC02382.106