7 October 1780

Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794

Autograph document

Title: [Circular address to the New England states]

Entirely in Shaw's hand, including signatures. Expresses their unhappiness over bad conditions of officers in the army, particularly in the New England states. Concerns center on overly long terms of service, jealousy and lack of respect among subordinates and the general population, and the small income which does not allow them to sufficiently support their families. States that "[t]he war appears to us as far from an honorable issue as it has ever done."

GLC02437.00847

9 November 1780

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript letter

Title: to Benjamin Lincoln.

Later copy. Discusses the exchange of prisoners and that it is still in progess and also mentions the petition of the New England officers for better wages and other benefits. Informs General Lincoln of Cornwallis' movements in the South, mainly through Georgia and South Carolina.

GLC02437.00852

12 November 1780

Pickering, Timothy, 1745-1829

Manuscript document

Title: to John Hancock

Signed for Knox by Shaw. Henry Knox's retained copy. Congratulates Hancock on becoming the Governor of Massachusetts and brings the suffering of the Massachusetts soldiers to Hancock's attention. The text is in the hand of Henry Knox, but the closing, signatures, and docketing are added in the hand of Samuel Shaw. The was originally drafted by Timothy Pickering as indicated by a note added later at the top, "[Drafted by Col. Pickering]." See also GLC02437.00854 which includes a note stating, "Instead of the foregoing - the one drafted by Col. Pickering was sent."

GLC02437.00853

circa 12 November 1780

Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794

Autograph document

Title: to John Hancock

Draft of GLC02437.00853. Congratulates Hancock on becoming the Governor of Massachusetts and brings the suffering of the Massachusetts soldiers to Hancock's attention. Noted that "Instead of the foregoing-the one drafted by Col. Pickering was sent." This unsent draft varies in content from GLC02437.00853 the context of which is attributed to Timothy Pickering.

GLC02437.00854

26 August 1776 - 28 November 1780

Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794

Autograph document

Title: Resolutions of Congress, making provision or allowance to wounded, supernumerary or other officers of the American Army, under various contingencies

Assorted resolutions providing for the livelihood of wounded soldiers, such as receiving a pension throughout his life upon losing a limb. Noted that this copy was written by Shaw.

GLC02437.00860

December 31, 1780

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript document

Title: Certificate given to Capt. Jer. Freeman

In Samuel Shaw's hand, and signed by him for Knox. Certificate verifying Jeremiah Freeman's service in the Continental Army as a Captain Lieutenant and that he has yet to receive "from any state whatever, the provision of pay, clothing, or allowance for depreciation of pay, granted by the respective states to officers of equal rank." Written at a Park of Artillery.

GLC02437.00863

February 22, 1879

Lee, John F., 1813-1884

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 over to the next session of Congress, or the House bill will pass. Indicates that the House bill referred to was not created by Spencer (possibly George Eliphaz Spencer, of the Committee on Military Affairs) or Hewitt (possibly either Goldsmith Whitehouse Hewitt or Abram Stevens Hewitt). Relates that when presenting Hunt's bill, he stated that Hunt…

GLC02382.097

18 May 1883

Lee, John F., 1813-1884

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Jackson Hunt

States "I say you are still fit for the tented field; full pay; and to hold your own with any hero or patriot of them all (even with Cullum- I will tell you, someday, why I put him first)." Scolds Hunt for going to Little Rock, Arkansas because Little Rock's climate is too warm. Encourages Hunt to come to Washington, D.C. Mentions Humphreys (possibly Andrew Atkinson Humphreys), Hunt's gout, and Blair's pills for gout. Discusses mutual acquaintances, the repercussions of the Civil War, and emancipation. Referring to economics, remarks "I know that the Yankee meant right. He stole &…

GLC02382.098

circa 1870-1880

Lee, John F., 1813-1884

Autograph letter signed

Title: to [Henry Jackson Hunt]

Discusses the retirement pay of soldiers. Notes "What a standing-army, in expense- & paid without musters- i. e. head men, & men who never lived." A newspaper clipping, attached to the page, also discusses retirement for soldiers, stating: "It will thus be seen that the rewards for length of service and for the performance of active duties, out of all proportion, fall to the lot of the non-combative officers." Recipient inferred from content.

GLC02382.082

26 July 1870

Lee, John F., 1813-1884

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Jackson Hunt

Discusses submitting testimony for Hunt, on the issue of military rank and retirement pay. Notes that Hunt is correct in his opinion of brevet pay for brigadiers and majors, referring to General Roger Jones. Writes "in good law you had no right to any brevet pay in your own regiments troop or company, but only to the pay of the commission by which you were mustered. Nevertheless, the law has been a dead letter for 30 years... " Discusses the case of General Fitz John Porter, whose conduct at Second Manassas would be questioned before a board in 1878. In relation to the case, refers to…

GLC02382.084

16 March 1870

Worth, Margaret, 1828-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Jackson Hunt

By the daughter of General William Jenkins Worth. Is visiting her sister Josephine. Transmits a copy of a letter from General Joseph E. Johnston. Mentions General Pemberton (possibly John Clifford Pemberton). Mentions that Dawson, an historian, has some of her father's papers (possibly New York historian Henry B. Dawson). Refers to "Will," possibly her brother William Scott Worth. Remarks "The Army bill will be greatly modified before it will pass in the Senate," mentioning Representative John Alexander Logan. Relates that General John Cleveland Robinson lives in Binghamton. Expresses…

GLC02382.102

26 October 1885

Cowan, Andrew, fl. 1861-1887

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 Gettysburg. Relates that after the battle, Webb "shook hands with me, regretted that he could not retain such a 'splendid Battery always' and said he would give us full credit for the splendid work we had done." Discusses Wheeler's Battery, which participated in the Battle of Gettysburg. Mentions a drawing of Gettysburg by John B. Bachelder, and…

GLC02382.105

February 2, 1887

Cowan, Andrew, fl. 1861-1887

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 the trouble you had to contend with, in condensing the narrative to fit the space allotted by the Century Co and share your disgust over the Custer & Pleasanton honors which have no connection on Earth with the subject. I must admit it makes me smile to think of the hot water you have got into... " Takes issue with General Daniel E. Sickles's…

GLC02382.106

January 13, 1887

Lyman, Theodore, 1833-1897

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Jackson Hunt

Lyman writes, "I have read with interest your three Gettysburg articles. They are in all ways admirable. Especially I thank you for your judicious justification of Gen. Meade." Asks if there is any chance for Hunt's bill, possibly referring to a congressional bill advocated by Hunt pertaining to military retirement pay and rank. Lyman had served as an aide-de-camp to General George Gordon Meade during the Civil War, and as a Representative from Massachusetts 1883-1884.

GLC02382.109

12 December 1883

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Jackson Hunt

Creator's signature is illegible. Written from Little Rock Barracks. Asks if Hunt can look over his manuscript on organization and administration. Mentions Mr. Dudley. Discusses a proposal regarding the United States Senate (possibly related to a bill Hunt wished to introduce pertaining to his military rank at retirement). Mentions Senators James Falconer Wilson and Allison (possibly William Boyd Allison).

GLC02382.210

8 January 1884

Logan, John Alexander, 1826-1886

Typed letter signed

Title: to George E. Welles

Year inferred from content. Logan, a United States Senator from Illinois, informs Welles, a lawyer, that he has not had time to review the matter of General Henry Jackson Hunt's retirement. Remarks "I do not doubt the truthfulness of all you say in behalf of Gen. Hunt and I do not now know of any reason why I should oppose his bill." Welles, a Civil War veteran from Ohio, was appointed Brigadier General 13 March 1865 by Brevet.

GLC02382.122

January 14, 1884

Hopkins, James Herron, 1832-1904

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown

Hopkins, a Representative from Pennsylvania, informs a recipient "Having full confidence in your statement in reference to the case of Genl. Hunt, I will cheerfully cooperate with Col Bayne in the proposed relief." Possibly refers to Thomas McKee Bayne, a Representative from Pennsylvania who had served as a colonel in the Civil War. Written on House of Representatives stationery. Includes a note written in pencil on verso to "Bob."

GLC02382.123

January 16, 1884

Corbin, Henry Clark, 1842-1909

Autograph letter signed

Title: [Form letter sent to United States Representatives requesting support of a bill regarding Henry Jackson Hunt's retirement]

Corbin relates "A Bill to give Brevet Major General Hunt, Colonel retired, the rank of Major General on the retired list is pending in the House of Representatives, of his long, faithful and distinguished service I will not speak... I in brief want to invite your attention to the bill and at the same time beg that you will give the measure your hearty support when it comes before the House... " Written on Headquarters Division of the Missouri stationery. A note cross-written at the top of page one indicates that Corbin sent this form letter to eighteen United States Representatives whose…

GLC02382.124

January 18, 1884

Hitt, Robert R., 1834-1906

Letter signed

Title: to Colonel Henry Clark Corbin

Hitt, a United States Representative from Illinois, replies to a 16 January letter from Corbin (refer to GLC02382.124). Relates "I... will inquire into the prospects of the bill for the retirement of Gen. Hunt, which had not before been brought to my attention. I hope I may be able to aid in your wishes." The bill Hitt refers to would give Brevet Major General Henry Jackson Hunt, Colonel retired, the rank of Major General on the retired list. Written on House of Representatives stationery.

GLC02382.125

January 18, 1884

Anderson, John Alexander 1834-1892

Autograph letter signed

Title: to [Colonel Henry Clark Corbin]

Recipient inferred from content. Anderson, a United States Representative from Kansas, replies to Corbin's letter from 16 January 1884 (refer to GLC02382.124). Relates "I will with great pleasure do all in my power for his bill." The bill Anderson refers to would give Brevet Major General Henry Jackson Hunt, Colonel retired, the rank of Major General on the retired list. Written on House of Representatives stationery.

GLC02382.126

January 19, 1884

Keifer, Joseph Warren, 1836-1932

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Clark Corbin

Keifer, a United States Representative from Ohio, replies to a request from Corbin (refer to GLC02382.124). Indicates that he will support a bill which would grant Brevet Major General Henry Jackson Hunt, Colonel retired, the rank of Major General on the retired list. States "I will vote and work for this bill when it comes up. I need not say any more; I recognize the fact that he deserves it and I vote that way as a universal rule at all events. Whenever a soldier deserved and wants any thing that I can give him I take it for granted that he is entitled to it." Written on House of…

GLC02382.127

January 19, 1884

Bingham, Henry Harrison, 1841-1912

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Clark Corbin

Bingham, a United States Representative from Pennsylvania, responds to a request from Corbin (refer to GLC02382.124). Indicates that he will support a bill that would grant Brevet Major General Henry Jackson Hunt, Colonel retired, the rank of Major General on the retired list. States "I will look into the legislation proposed and as I now understand the question see no reason why it should not pass." Bingham served as Union Brevet Brigadier General and was awarded the medal of honor for the Wilderness Campaign.

GLC02382.128

February 14, 1884

Morse, Leopold, 1831-1892

Typed letter signed

Title: 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 attention as it deserves." Morse possibly refers to a bill that would grant Henry Jackson Hunt the rank of Major General on the retired list. Written on House of Representatives stationery.

GLC02382.133

4 August 1884

Hunt, Henry Jackson, 1819-1889

Autograph letter signed

Title: to General Sharpe

Possibly to General George Henry Sharpe of New York. Discusses a bill to be introduced to the Senate that would grant Hunt the rank of Major General on the retired list. States that his friend, Senator "B." of South Carolina (possibly Matthew Calbraith Butler), could appeal to Senator "C." to encourage passage of the bill. Referring to Senator John Alexander Logan, of the Committee on Military Affairs, notes "I have learned that strong pressure has been brought upon the chairman of the Com. Sen. Logan- by way of friends of mine, and this in most cases was spontaneous and unknown to me at…

GLC02382.135

February 15, 1884

Mackall, William Whann, 1818-1891

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 served as Georgia's Governor 1855-1865). Discusses mutual acquaintances, and notes that his wife and daughter have reduced him to three cigars per day. For related letters, refer to GLC2382.120 and .121. Confederate General Mackall served as chief-of-staff under Generals Braxton Bragg and Joseph E. Johnston, among other Confederate posts.

GLC02382.112