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McClellan, George Brinton, 1826-1885 to Henry Jackson Hunt

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02382.073 Author/Creator: McClellan, George Brinton, 1826-1885 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: circa 1875-1880 Pagination: 2 p. : envelope Height: 17.6 cm, Width: 11.2 cm Order a Copy

Date inferred, based on the fact that Hunt was the military commander of Charleston, South Carolina 1875-1880. McClellan notes that at date this letter was written, Hunt was in Charleston. Mentions delivery of a letter to a person whose name is illegible, and Eaton. Refers to McKenzie, possibly discussing politics.

McClellan, George B., 1826-1885
Hunt, Henry Jackson, 1819-1889

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