Hancock, Winfield Scott, 1824-1886 to Gouverneur Kemble Warren
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07339 Author/Creator: Hancock, Winfield Scott, 1824-1886 Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 24 September 1863 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 19.4 cm, Width: 12.1 cm Order a Copy
General Hancock writes to Major General Warren to inform him that he has not been offended by Warren's actions "in reference to the number of aides." Describes his injury sustained at Gettysburg and his desire to return to the field. Writes that he has always wished to break up the Irish Brigade (it was never disbanded, but consolidated a number of times). Comments on the attributes of commanders Nelson Appleton Miles, William Thomas Harbaugh Brooks, and Thomas Jefferson McKeen.
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