McClellan, George Brinton, 1826-1885 to Henry Jackson Hunt
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02382.060 Author/Creator: McClellan, George Brinton, 1826-1885 Place Written: Orange, New Jersey Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 28 July 1863 Pagination: 3 p. : envelope ; 20.7 x 25.6 cm. Order a Copy
States that his failure to reply to Hunt's former correspondence was due to his lack of faith in the army post office. Instructs Hunt not to give up his command as Chief of the Artillery. Says "I look forward to being back in command, some of these days, perhaps not until March 5 1865….Give my kindest regards to my friends, & remember who they are." Looks forward to being "back in command"(with the date referring to his upcoming campaign for the presidency). Hopes Hunt continues to advance in rank. Writes "I have watched our old Army of the Potomac with a heavy heart... " Has seen F.J. [Fitz-John Porter?] frequently, and says "time will do him justice."
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