McClellan, George Brinton, 1826-1885 to Henry Jackson Hunt
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02382.067 Author/Creator: McClellan, George Brinton, 1826-1885 Place Written: Trenton, New Jersey Type: Autograph letter signed Date: February 2, 1880 Pagination: 3 p. : envelope Height: 20.3 cm, Width: 25.6 cm Order a Copy
Thanks Hunt for the manuscript of an article he previously enclosed. Praises Hunt's account, and his skill while serving as Chief of Artillery. Says, "When I remember what positions you held under me & what the relative work done was, I am amazed beyond expression by the magnificent disdain of one to whom I gave a [illegible] in my last battle, while you commanded the artillery the whole Army!!" Indicates that he will forward the manuscript to Newton (possibly John Newton, who had also served as a General during the Civil War).
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