February 17, 1884

Keifer, Joseph Warren, 1836-1932

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 injustice has been done by our government to many of those old officers who have devoted their lives in sustaining the integrity of the army and submitting to whatever sacrifices came." Thanks Welles, which he spells as "Wells," for his expressions of friendship. Keifer possibly referred to a bill that would grant Henry Jackson Hunt the rank of…

GLC02382.134

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

1865/04/16

Keifer, Joseph Warren, 1836-1932

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Maj. O.V. Saucey re: account of a battle at Petersburg, Va.

Written by Brig. General of 2nd Brigade, 3rd division, 6th Corps.

GLC07625

February 10, 1884

Keifer, Joseph Warren, 1836-1932

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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. Keifer cites his address and times when Hunt can call in the future. Written on House of Representatives stationery.

GLC02382.131