Title
Washington Hunt to Edwin M. Stanton
Publisher
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
Date
1862-08-01
Format
pdf
Language
en
Identifier
501683
Transcription
(Copy)
Lockport N.Y.
1st August 1862.
Dear Sir,
I would cordially unite in recommending the application of Jacob H. Holt Esqr for a commission.
Before he removed to Illinois he lived in this State, served in our Legislature, and was highly respected by a large circle of friends.
You can rely on him to serve the Government with zeal, capacity & fidelity.
With great respect
Your Obt Servant
(Signed) Washington Hunt
To,
Hon. E.M. Stanton &c
Jacob H Holt.
Monmouth,
Aug. 13.
Wants a position as Quarter Master; references to ex Gov Hunt of N.Y.; Gen Halleck, Gen Hitchcock & others.
Ansd 17 Sept.
Would be happy &c if ad
Excuse delay
Status
Complete
Percent Completed
100
Weight
20
Original Format
2