Lee, John F. (1813-1884) to Henry Jackson Hunt
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02382.094 Author/Creator: Lee, John F. (1813-1884) Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 21 March 1872 Pagination: 1 p. ; 25.2 x 19.3 cm. Order a Copy
Possibly created in Upper Marlboro, Maryland. Refers to a pamphlet created by Maynadier (possibly William Maynadier). Expresses regret over an unspecified situation regarding General Alexander Brydie Dyer, chief of ordnance in 1864). Notes that Edwin McMasters Stanton loved corruption. Mentions the retirement of many of his former fellow soldiers, as cited in the army register. Jubal Early recently transmitted a discourse on Robert E. Lee to J.F. Lee; J.F. Lee notes that it is disgraceful to the Union army, and that Early cites Hunt as a reference. Declares "Lee beats Hannibal for results against odds." Mentions Generals Henry W. Halleck and George Brinton McClellan. William Maynadier served in the Black Hawk War, as chief of ordnance in the early 1840s. He was acquitted of charges of disloyalty during the Civil War.
Hunt had served as Chief of Artillery for the Army of the Potomac. After the Civil War, he occupied various military posts. In the early 1870s, Hunt served at Fort Adams, Newport, Rhode Island. William Maynadier served in the Black Hawk War, as chief of ordnance in the early 1840s, and was charged and acquitted for disloyalty during the Civil War.
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