Mackall, William Whann (1818-1891) to Henry Jackson Hunt
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02382.121 Author/Creator: Mackall, William Whann (1818-1891) Place Written: Langley, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 6 January 1884 Pagination: 2 p. ; 20.4 x 12.8 cm. Order a Copy
Discusses a matter before Congress regarding Hunt's retirement. Notes that Nicholls from Georgia, (John Calhoun Nicholls, United States Representative 1879-1880 and 1883-1884) has agreed to vote "to retire Genl Hunt as Major Genl". Further discusses Hunt's case. General Mackall served as chief-of-staff under Generals Braxton Bragg and Joseph E. Johnston, among other Confederate posts.
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 Soldiers Home in Washington, D.C. from 1883 until his death. General Mackall served as chief-of-staff under Generals Braxton Bragg and Joseph E. Johnston, among other Confederate posts.
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