Hopkins, James Herron (1832-1904) to unknown
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02382.123 Author/Creator: Hopkins, James Herron (1832-1904) Place Written: Washington, D.C. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 14 January 1884 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 24.7 x 19.1 cm. Order a Copy
Hopkins, a Representative from Pennsylvania, informs a recipient "Having full confidence in your statement in reference to the case of Genl. Hunt, I will cheerfully cooperate with Col Bayne in the proposed relief." Possibly refers to Thomas McKee Bayne, a Representative from Pennsylvania who had served as a colonel in the Civil War. Written on House of Representatives stationery. Includes a note written in pencil on verso to "Bob."
General Henry Jackson Hunt served as Governor of the Soldiers Home in Washington, D.C. from 1883 until his death.
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