Washington Hunt to Edwin M. Stanton

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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

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