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Size | 0.5 feet of linear shelf space (approximately 170 items) |
Abstract | Andrew Lucas Hunt (1843-1905) of Chicago, Ill., was an officer with the 134th Illinois Regiment, United States Army, during the Civil War. The collection includes family correspondence, chiefly June-October 1864, of Hunt, while he was a lieutenant of the 134th Illinois Regiment. Hunt's letters, from various Kentucky camps, give detailed accounts of army life. His regiment was manning fortifications, picketing surrounding territory, and attending the headquarters of Brigadier General Eleazer A. Paine. Letters from his family in Chicago concern the hardware business of his father, Edwin Hunt, civilian war activities, and family news. Postwar letters from Chicago contain business news about the hardware trade, building and expansion in the city, and rising prices and speculation in hardware. |
Creator | Hunt, Andrew Lucas, 1843-1905. |
Curatorial Unit | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Library. Southern Historical Collection. |
Language | English |
Processed by: SHC Staff
Encoded by: Noah Huffman, December 2007
Updated by: Kate Stratton and Jodi Berkowitz, July 2010
This collection was rehoused and a summary created with support from the National Endowment for the Humanities.
This finding aid was created with support from NC ECHO.
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Andrew Lucas Hunt (1843-1905) of Chicago, Ill., was an officer with the 134th Illinois Regiment, United States Army, during the Civil War. Hunt was the son of Edwin Hunt, pioneer hardware merchant in Chicago, and Sophia Hunt. He had a number of siblings, among them Edwin Hamilton, William, Clem, Clara, and Amy Hunt.
Early in the Civil War, Hunt fought with Ellsworth's Zouaves. He was commissioned in May 1864 as first lieutenant in the 134th Illinois Infantry Regiment, one of 15 Illinois regiments composed entirely of veterans volunteering for 100 days of service.
After the war, Hunt was engaged in the hardware business of his father and brothers.
Back to TopThe collection consists largely of the family correspondence, chiefly June-October 1864, of Andrew Lucas Hunt while he was a lieutenant of the 134th Illinois Regiment, United States Army. Hunt's letters, from various Kentucky camps, give detailed accounts of army life. His regiment was manning fortifications, picketing surrounding territory, and attending the headquarters of Brigadier General Eleazer A. Paine. Letters from his family in Chicago, Ill., concern the hardware business of his father, Edwin Hunt; civilian war activities; trade with Camp Douglas and other military installations; war news from other sectors; activities at "Soldiers Rest," a depot for wouned soldiers in Chicago; and family news. Postwar letters from Chicago contain business news about the hardware trade, building and expansion in the city, and rising prices and speculation in hardware.
Back to TopFolder 1a |
Original finding aid |
Folder 1 |
July 1863-May 1864 |
Folder 2 |
June 1864 |
Folder 3 |
July 1864 |
Folder 4 |
August 1864 |
Folder 5 |
September-October 1864 |
Folder 6 |
1866-1908 and undated |
Reel M-3225/1 |
Microfilm |