Hunt, Lewis Cass, 1824-1886

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U.S. Army officer; graduated from West Point in 1843; stationed at Fort Steilacoom, Wash., 1859; assigned command of the American garrison on San Juan Island, a position he held until Apr. 1860; because of antagonistic relationship with his commander, Gen. William S. Harney was deployed back to Fort Steilacoom; later served in the Civil War.

From the description of Letters, 1859-1861. (Washington State Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 70976440

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Birth 1824

Death 1886

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