Porter, Fitz-John (1822-1901) to Henry Jackson Hunt
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02382.077 Author/Creator: Porter, Fitz-John (1822-1901) Place Written: Morristown, New Jersey Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 30 December [1883] Pagination: 2 p. ; 20.2 x 26.8 cm. Order a Copy
Mentions the 27 December 1883 death of General Andrew Atkinson Humphreys. Writes that Humphrey's death "... was a shock to me. It is a reminder of the uncertainty of life at our age." Refers to John Alexander Logan, a General and Senator, and mentions an unspecified action Logan must take to assist Hunt. Date inferred from content.
Hunt had served as Chief of Artillery for the Army of the Potomac. After the Civil War, he occupied various military posts, including that of Governor of the Soldier's home in Washington, D.C. from 1883 until his death. Porter was dismissed from the military in 1863 because of his actions at Second Bull Run (or Second Manassas). His sentence was reversed in 1886.
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