John and Samuel Hunt papers 1855-1883 1861-1865 Hunt, John and Samuel papers

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John and Samuel Hunt papers 1855-1883 1861-1865 Hunt, John and Samuel papers

The John and Samuel Hunt papers consist primarily of Civil War era correspondence between the friends and family of John and Samuel Hunt with many letters between the two brothers. Also included is John Hunt's Civil War diary, which contains accounts of his service as adjutant with the 81st Ohio Infantry Regiment between January and December, 1862.

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