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Keifer, Joseph Warren (1836-1932) to Henry Jackson Hunt

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02382.131 Author/Creator: Keifer, Joseph Warren (1836-1932) Place Written: Washington, D.C. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 10 February 1884 Pagination: 1 p. ; 24.4 x 19 cm. Order a Copy

Keifer, a United States Representative from Ohio, apologizes for missing Hunt when Hunt recently called on him. Hunt was possibly attempting to consult Keifer regarding a bill that would grant him the rank of Major General on the retired list. Keifer cites his address and times when Hunt can call in the future. Written on House of Representatives stationery.

Hunt, who had been Chief of the Artillery for the Army of the Potomac during the Civil War, served as Governor of the Soldiers Home in Washington, D.C. from 1883 until his death.

Keifer, Joseph Warren, 1836-1932
Hunt, Henry Jackson, 1819-1889

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