14 October 1863

Prentice, George Dennison, 1802-1870

Newspaper

Title: Louisville daily journal. [Vol. 33, no. 327 (October 14, 1863)]

News From Virginia, Fighting Near Culpepper, Federals Evacuate Culpepper, Rebel Army Crosses Rapidan, General Meade Falling Back, Federal Cavalry in Pursuit of Wheeler, News From the Potomac. A report of the destruction of a supply train in Tennessee is printed in this issue. Colonel Richard T. Jacob writes a lengthy letter describing the pursuit and capture of Morgan. An editorial about the election in Tennessee points to abolition as the big problem.

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16 October 1863

Prentice, George Dennison, 1802-1870

Newspaper

Title: Louisville daily journal. [Vol. 33, no. 329 (October 16, 1863)]

Rebels Attack Colliersville, Rebels are Completely Routed, News from Virginia, Lee's Army Crosses Rappahannock, General Meade to be Removed, The Battle on the Rapidan, News From Charleston, Hurlbut's Forces Pursuing Chalmers. Bishop John H. Hawkins of Vermont publishes a letter of response concerning his previous treatise on slavery and the Bible. An editorial explores the actions of Major-General Thomas L. Crittenden in the battle of Chickamauga. Another editorial examines French reaction to the war. Ads for slave sales appear in this issue.

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17 October 1863

Prentice, George Dennison, 1802-1870

Newspaper

Title: Louisville daily journal. [Vol. 33, no. 330 (October 17, 1863)]

News from Virginia, Battle at Bristow Station, General Cook Killed, Lee Holds the Old Bull Run Ground, Wheeler's Command Scattered, News From Virginia & New Orleans. An additional list of the dead, wounded, or missing in battle from Chickamauga is printed here. The auditor's monthly report and minutes for the Board of Aldermen are included in this issue. An editorial describes the work of the 20th army corps in McLembre's Cove at Chickamauga.

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20 November 1863

Prentice, George Dennison, 1802-1870

Newspaper

Title: Louisville daily journal. [Vol. 33, no. 364 (November 20, 1863)]

Military Situation in Tennessee, Address from General Kirby Smith. An address by E.W. Gantt in Arkansas describes the nature of leadership struggle in the South, with particular attention given to critique Jefferson Davis.

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22 November 1863

Prentice, George Dennison, 1802-1870

Newspaper

Title: Louisville daily journal. [Vol. 33, no. 366 (November 22, 1863)]

Lincoln and His Cabinet, Official Advice from Burnside, Official Advices from Banks' Expedition, Cavalry in the Rear of Lee. Reports of incidents on the Opelousas Railroad, the Port of London, and events in Wilmington, SC, are included on the front page, with an article recounting the marriage of ex-governor Sprague of Rhode Island and Kate Chase. Poems, fiction, and other human interest stories fill this Sunday edition.

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14 December 1885

Young, Charles B., fl. 1885-1890

Printed document signed

Title: [Receipt of payment from Henry Jackson Hunt]

Hunt pays Charles B. Young $45 for the tuition of his sons, Presley Craig Hunt and John Elliot Hunt, for the second quarter of the scholastic year. Young signs confirming receipt of payment.

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4 November 1870

Porter, David Dixon, 1813-1891

Letter signed

Title: to Ambrose Thompson

Admiral Porter indicates that he has written to B.S. Oslon, the editor of the "Nautical Gazette," to introduce Thompson in hopes that Thompson's articles, which should be of interest to "members of Congress," will be published there. Year is illegible.

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3 June 1874

Brown, Bessie, fl. 1874

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Jackson Hunt

Thanks Hunt for the memorial he wrote after the death of her father, Harvey Brown. Writes "... we, Father's nearest and dearest, feel that full justice has been done... and that your writing his record has given additional honor to his memory. The paper will ever be to us a dear and precious possession... we were glad you dwelt upon his services in Mexico and at Pickens- for later events seemingly obscured them, and yet as I read your account of those time- I feel that there is something to be very proud of." Written on black-bordered mourning stationery. Envelope possibly accompanies…

GLC02382.206

14 June 1874

Brown, Harry E., fl. 1874

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Jackson Hunt

Thanks Hunt for writing a memorial for his father, Harvey Brown. Writes "No multiplication of words can add anything more to show how very highly we all of us esteem what you have done and the graceful way in which it was done- and therefore it only remains for me to subscribe myself." Written on black-bordered mourning stationery. Possibly contained within GLC02382.206 envelope.

GLC02382.207

circa April 18, 1874

Brown, Bessie, fl. 1874

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Jackson Hunt

Date inferred from contents. Pertains to the funeral of Harvey Brown. Bessie transmits the address of her father's funeral. Gives Hunt, who is to write a memorial for her father, insight into his "home life, his gentleness, consideration and thoughtful love... " Notes that her father died of Bright's disease, which he contracted in the military, and that this disease had caused him to leave Fort Meade in 1854 and Fort Pickens in 1861. Discusses memorable events of her father's life, including his service as a funeral escort for Revolutionary War notable John Paulding "the last of Andre's…

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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).

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14 August 1884

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Jackson Hunt

Creator's signature is illegible. Encloses an article (not included) from the Republican, possibly a newspaper, which contains "slurs on our artillery." Notes that he is indexing a manuscript for publication. Mentions the 1 July 1862 Battle of Malvern Hill.

GLC02382.211

8 August 1874

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Jackson Hunt

Signed "Gib." Discusses the recent funeral of a General (possibly Harvey Brown, for whom Hunt had written a memorial). Writes "These old veterans who have been spent all & heartily for the country do make material for high eulogy, apart from personal peculiarities or mode of action; - but lucky is he for whom there is a voice to pronounce it, and in the General's case so well & justly." Laments the recent death of General Joseph Abel Haskin. A pencil note indicates that this letter does not appear to be written by John Gibbon.

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12 August 1876

Earle, William, 1833-1885

Autograph letter

Title: to Henry Jackson Hunt

Discusses his service in the British military. Mentions meeting General Afton. Relates that he was recently stationed in India. Signed across text on page one. This letter is incomplete.

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26 July 1878

Earle, William, 1833-1885

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Jackson Hunt

Possibly by Major General William Earle. Notes that he recently missed a visit from a Mr. [Washmore?]. Will be staying in France for three months on holiday. Notes that despite reporting in London newspapers, many Englishmen are not satisfied with the politics of Lord Beaconsfield (Benjamin Disraeli, the Earl of Beaconsfield, British Prime Minister in 1868 and 1874-1880). Admits that he disagrees with some of Beaconsfield's measures, but praises the present peace. Notes that he recently assumed command of a battalion of grenadiers, and expects promotion to Major General.

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8 August 1870

Hunt, Henry Jackson, 1819-1889

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Bethune Craig Hunt

Hunt discusses the events following the so-called Kirk-Holden war of 1870. Mentions "scrape Stephen Douglas has put himself into." Cites possibility of being called to enforce a district court action against North Carolina governor William Woods Holden. "If permitted to do so I think Gov. H. will surrender on the first demand I make and that it will probably settle the case by turning the whole business over to the Civil Court. So far I have had no trouble, am on very good terms with both parties and the so called 'KuKlux' are as glad that I have troops here as are the [Government?] party."…

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10 June 1875

Hunt, John Elliot, 1798-1877

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Jackson Hunt

John Hunt encloses a draft (not included) and discusses financial matters with his nephew. The top of the page appears to be missing.

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30 November 1875

Hunt, John Elliot, 1798-1877

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Jackson Hunt

John Hunt encloses a draft (not included) from the Metropolitan National Bank in New York City for three hundred dollars. Relates his sympathy that Henry J. Hunt, his nephew, did not obtain a military post at Baltimore, Maryland. Notes, "it may be well that you get so good a post as Charleston... " Written on Merchants National Bank stationery.

GLC02382.220

5 August 1876

Hunt, Henry Jackson, 1819-1889

Autograph letter signed

Title: to D. Thompson and Son

Discusses financial matters such as a life insurance policy and mortgage with D. Thompson and Son, possibly a law firm.

GLC02382.221

23 November 1875-6 March 1876

Document

Title: [General Henry Jackson Hunt's account information]

Pertains to Hunt's account at a National Bank. Bank's name is illegible.

GLC02382.222

29 March 1862

Scammon, Eliakim Parker, 1816-1894

Autograph note signed

Title: to Rutherford B. Hayes

Colonel Scammon writes to Colonel Hayes of the 23rd Ohio regiment in Raleigh. States, "Dispatch recd Good. for Dr. Bacon." Year inferred from military rank.

GLC02414.033

29 March 1867

Cameron, Simon, 1799-1889

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert G. White

Suggests nominating General John White Geary, Union Civil War hero and Governor of Pennsylvania, for President. Cameron states he does not wish to run for President himself, but seems to desire some influence over the man who is in office. Also expects the Senate to be recalled soon by President Andrew Johnson.

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23 March 1865

Hubbard, F.M., fl. 1864-1865

Newspaper

Title: Church intelligencer. [Vol. 5, no. 26 (March 23, 1865)]

A poem, an article, a story, and a question and answer series examine the tradition of Lent. Articles examine ineffectual preaching, the plea for immediate help from God, prophesied times, and vandalism.

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6 April 1865

Hubbard, F.M., fl. 1864-1865

Newspaper

Title: Church intelligencer. [Vol. 5, no. 28 (April 6, 1865)]

Selections discuss the eucharist, Passion week and Good Friday, and Lent. Editorials examine worldly prosperity and ineffectual hearing. Criticism of reports on the division of religion according to the Mason Dixon line. Comments on William Sherman's lack of religious beliefs. Letters detail the pillaging of different parsonages.

GLC05959.32.07

4 August 1862

Newspaper

Title: Spirit of the age. [Vol. 13. no. 50 (August 4, 1862)]

Lincoln Issues His Proclamation, Seizing Property for Use in War, Ex-President Van Buren Dies, A Victory in Western Virginia, Letter from the Commander-in-Chief, Official War Bulletin from Edwin N. Stanton, Sec. of War, The Complete Decimation of McClellan's Army, General Jos. E. Johnston Recovering from his Wounds.

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