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Size | 23 items |
Abstract | 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. 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. |
Creator | Huntington, Henry A. |
Curatorial Unit | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Library. Southern Historical Collection. |
Language | English |
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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.
Back to TopLetters 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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