Tag Archives: Andrew Lucas Hunt

27 August 1864: ” I have just eaten my dinner little jack is a very good dog now Hamilton is going to Sunday School I got lots of acorns yesterday out to Evanston”

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Item Description: Letter written on August 27 and 28, 1864 from Amy to Andrew Lucas Hunt.  She describes life back at home and mentions a trip to Evanston, IL.  Andrew Lucas Hunt was from Chicago, IL and was an officer … Continue reading →

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25 August 1864: “Then ten of Gregory’s men stepped up- and at the command- fired ten balls passing thro his chest- he fell backwards immediately”

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Item Description: Letter from Andrew Lucas “Luke” Hunt to Willie.  He writes about the living condition for him and his men in Kentucky.  He also goes into great detail about the execution of a Confederate guerrilla by firing squad.  Andrew … Continue reading →

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14 July 1864: “Who would have thought then that he would never return.”

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Item description:  Letter, dated 14 July 1864, from William Hunt to his brother Andrew Lucas Hunt. Andrew Lucas Hunt (1843-1905) of Chicago, Ill., was an officer with the 134th Illinois Regiment, United States Army, during the Civil War.  Item citation:  Letter … Continue reading →

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