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23 April 1892
Washington, Booker T. (1856-1915)
to Anne Abbott
Written on printed stationery of the Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute, as Principal, to Anne Abbott, regarding a fund "to help girls who go as missionary teachers".
GLC02087
25 June 1886
Ward, Thomas (fl. 1886)
War Department: Adjutant General's Office
Letter from the War Department outlining the injuries William Noyes suffered during the war. It claims to have no record of the cause or nature of the injury that ultimately sent him home.
GLC02150.41.03
18 October 1897
Unknown
[Questionnaire from the Bureau of Pensions]
Official form from the Department of the Interior Bureau of Pensions. It is addressed to William Noyes and asks him to please answer several questions pertaining to his family. These questions include whether he is married, who his wife is and where...
GLC02150.41.05
11 September
[Envelope addressed to Henry B. Noyes and Mr. Phelps]
Envelope addressed to Henry B. Noyes and Mr. Phelps, Esquire. The address is in Chicago, Illinois, and a $.02 stamp of Washington's profile is included on the envelope.
GLC02150.46
30 October 1883
Sherman, William Tecumseh (1820-1891)
to John C. Tidball
Writes a friendly letter to Tidball about how their military circle is breaking up since Tidball is leaving to head the Artillery School at Fort Monroe, and Sherman has left for St . Louis. Praises Tidball's reputation over the years he has known...
GLC02246
30 November 1883
Gibbon, John (1827-1896)
to Henry Jackson Hunt
Transmits a copy of correspondence he (Gibbon) previously sent to Humphreys (possibly Andrew Atkinson Humphreys). Mentions that Frank Woodbridge, an officer in his Regiment, will be doing some writing/ copying for him. Cautions Hunt against...
GLC02382.051
14 December 1884
Discusses current events, including recent elections. Writes that Hunt may be in a position to aid the army by influencing the Secretary of War to prohibit army appointments made by politicians. Writes "Try to have a rule adopted by which every...
GLC02382.054
4 April 1883
Sherman, Commander-in-Chief of the Armies of the United States, invites Hunt to address the Artillery School at Old Point Comfort, Virginia, on an artillery subject of Hunt's choice. Sherman suggests the topic of "Modern Changes in Sea Coast and...
GLC02382.059
1 May 1877
Hunt, Henry Jackson (1819-1889)
to George B. McClellan
Transmits an article (not included) Hunt wrote on either the Battle of Petersburg or Gettysburg. Informs McClellan he has applied for an extension of his leave. Discusses attempting to publish his writings in the A & N Journal and the New York Herald...
GLC02382.065
11 April 1878
Lee, John F. (1813-1884)
Relates that he is leaving Washington to travel to St. Louis, Missouri. Notes that Senator Ambrose Burnside (a Civil War General) is doing well but may need looking after. Mentions Representative Walsh (possibly William Walsh, a Representative from...
GLC02382.096
22 February 1879
Has read unspecified notes written by Hunt to Senators Samuel Bell Maxey and Theodore Fitz Randolph. Discusses a bill before Congress, possibly pertaining to the pension of retired officers, which Hunt advocated. States that the issue may carry...
GLC02382.097
18 May 1883
States "I say you are still fit for the tented field; full pay; and to hold your own with any hero or patriot of them all (even with Cullum- I will tell you, someday, why I put him first)." Scolds Hunt for going to Little Rock, Arkansas because...
GLC02382.098
10 October 1885
Cowan, Andrew (fl. 1861-1887)
Mentions Hunt's appointment as Governor of the Soldier's Home in Washington, D.C. Refers to General Abner Doubleday's book, Chancellorsville and Gettysburg. Indignantly declares "As usual in every account or description of that Battle the 1st New...
GLC02382.104
8 January 1884
Logan, John Alexander (1826-1886)
to George E. Welles
Year inferred from content. Logan, a United States Senator from Illinois, informs Welles, a lawyer, that he has not had time to review the matter of General Henry Jackson Hunt's retirement. Remarks "I do not doubt the truthfulness of all you say in...
GLC02382.122
14 January 1884
Hopkins, James Herron (1832-1904)
to unknown
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...
GLC02382.123
16 January 1884
Corbin, Henry Clark (1842-1909)
[Form letter sent to United States Representatives requesting support of a bill regarding Henry Jackson Hunt's retirement]
Corbin relates "A Bill to give Brevet Major General Hunt, Colonel retired, the rank of Major General on the retired list is pending in the House of Representatives, of his long, faithful and distinguished service I will not speak... I in brief want...
GLC02382.124
18 January 1884
Hitt, Robert Roberts (1834-1906)
to Colonel Henry Clark Corbin
Hitt, a United States Representative from Illinois, replies to a 16 January letter from Corbin (refer to GLC02382.124). Relates "I... will inquire into the prospects of the bill for the retirement of Gen. Hunt, which had not before been brought to...
GLC02382.125
Anderson, John Alexander (1834-1892)
to [Colonel Henry Clark Corbin]
Recipient inferred from content. Anderson, a United States Representative from Kansas, replies to Corbin's letter from 16 January 1884 (refer to GLC02382.124). Relates "I will with great pleasure do all in my power for his bill." The bill Anderson...
GLC02382.126
19 January 1884
Keifer, Joseph Warren (1836-1932)
to Henry Clark Corbin
Keifer, a United States Representative from Ohio, replies to a request from Corbin (refer to GLC02382.124). Indicates that he will support a bill which would grant Brevet Major General Henry Jackson Hunt, Colonel retired, the rank of Major General...
GLC02382.127
Bingham, Henry Harrison (1841-1912)
Bingham, a United States Representative from Pennsylvania, responds to a request from Corbin (refer to GLC02382.124). Indicates that he will support a bill that would grant Brevet Major General Henry Jackson Hunt, Colonel retired, the rank of Major...
GLC02382.128
8 February 1884
Wood, Thomas Jefferson (1844-1908)
Wood, a Representative from Indiana, notes that he will support a bill that would grant Brevet Major General Hunt, Colonel retired, the rank of Major General on the retired list. Written on House of Representatives stationery.
GLC02382.130
10 February 1884
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....
GLC02382.131
14 February 1884
Morse, Leopold (1831-1892)
to R. W. Baker
Morse, a United States Representative from Massachusetts, replies to a previous note from Baker. Notes that when the Military Committee 122 and Private Bill 78 come up for consideration in the House of Representatives, "it shall receive from me such...
GLC02382.133
17 February 1884
Keifer, a United States Representative from Ohio, writes "I will do what I can to aid in the passage of the bill you refer to for the benefit of Genl Hunt, who deserves the relief proposed by that bill. I know his history very well. I think great...
GLC02382.134
4 August 1884
to General Sharpe
Possibly to General George Henry Sharpe of New York. Discusses a bill to be introduced to the Senate that would grant Hunt the rank of Major General on the retired list. States that his friend, Senator "B." of South Carolina (possibly Matthew...
GLC02382.135
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