1 May 1877
Hunt, Henry Jackson (1819-1889)
Autograph letter signed
Title: to George B. McClellan
Transmits an article (not included) Hunt wrote on either the Battle of Petersburg or Gettysburg. Informs McClellan he has applied for an extension of his leave. Discusses attempting to publish his writings in the A & N Journal and the New York Herald. Writes that an article was denied publication, possibly because it promised "a rod in pickle" (a scolding in store) for Winfield Scott Hancock, who was "approaching nomination for President. Finding his name was up, I refrained also. [I don't] want to give this a political aspect." Discusses "queer things done at Petersburg. Grants order to…
GLC02382.065