Henry A. Huntington papers, 1862-1864 [manuscript].

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Henry A. Huntington papers, 1862-1864 [manuscript].

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Letters relating to Huntington's work selling clothing, camp furniture, and other items to Union troops fighting in the South. Included are letters Huntington wrote requesting permission to ship his goods and to travel among the troops and letters of recommendation and introduction written by Huntington's friends and associates attesting to his loyalty and general good character. Several passes are also included, as are a few orders for goods from soldiers and letters to Huntington from some of his suppliers and other colleagues.

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Huntington, Henry A., fl. 1862-1864.

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United States. Army

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The United States Army is the largest branch of the United States Armed Forces and performs land-based military operations. It is one of the seven uniformed services of the United States and is designated as the Army of the United States in the United States Constitution, Article 2, Section 2, Clause 1 and United States Code, Title 10, Subtitle B, Chapter 301, Section 3001. As the largest and senior branch of the U.S. military, the modern U.S. Army has its roots in the Continental Army, which wa...

Huntington, Henry A.

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Henry A. Huntington, sutler of St. Louis, Mo., followed Union armies through the South selling clothing, including uniforms; camp furniture; and other goods to soldiers and officers. Huntington apparently did not have a sutler's license, and so relied on influential friends to assist him in plying his trade. From the description of Henry A. Huntington papers, 1862-1864 [manuscript]. WorldCat record id: 30485671 ...