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Hunt, John Elliot (1798-1877) to Henry Jackson Hunt

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02382.219 Author/Creator: Hunt, John Elliot (1798-1877) Place Written: Toledo, Ohio Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 10 June 1875 Pagination: 1 p. ; 20.5 x 20.5 cm. Order a Copy

John Hunt encloses a draft (not included) and discusses financial matters with his nephew. The top of the page appears to be missing.

Hunt served as Chief of Artillery for the Army of the Potomac during the Civil War.

Hunt, Henry Jackson, 1819-1889
Hunt, John Elliot, 1798-1877

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