Major General J. [Joseph] Hooker, A.L.S. : to [Major General Nicholas Longworth] Anderson
1866
MSS L1241.1
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Title
Major General J. [Joseph] Hooker, A.L.S. : to [Major General Nicholas Longworth] Anderson
Published
[Detroit, MI?] [ca. 1866-1867?]
Description
[1] p. ; 20 x 13 cm. matted 23 x 15 cm.
Call Number
MSS L1241.1
Note
This partial letter is not dated, but General Hooker was in command of the Department of the Lakes headquartered in Detroit from August 23, 1866 to June 1, 1867. Since Hooker says he hopes to see Anderson in Detroit on the 15th and the General suffered a severe stroke soon after it is likely that it dates from this period.
Hooker reminisces about the war and recognition of service of its leaders. In regards to this he says "I sometimes think that if the war had lasted until this time that the people would have found out who their great Generals were." He refers to a "Harry" who "jumped Thomas" and could not be recognized for his services until after his death.
Hooker also conveys his respects to Mrs. Anderson and says hopes to see Anderson in Detroit on the 15th.
Aside from their common service during the Civil War, it is likely that Hooker and Anderson traveled in similar social circles. Hooker was stationed in Cincinnati, Ohio-- the home of Nicholas L. Anderson-- from October 1864 to July 1865 and married Olivia Groesbeck, daughter of another prominent Cincinnati family.
This is a partial letter, library has only the final page.
Alexander Ferguson Anderson collection.
Hooker reminisces about the war and recognition of service of its leaders. In regards to this he says "I sometimes think that if the war had lasted until this time that the people would have found out who their great Generals were." He refers to a "Harry" who "jumped Thomas" and could not be recognized for his services until after his death.
Hooker also conveys his respects to Mrs. Anderson and says hopes to see Anderson in Detroit on the 15th.
Aside from their common service during the Civil War, it is likely that Hooker and Anderson traveled in similar social circles. Hooker was stationed in Cincinnati, Ohio-- the home of Nicholas L. Anderson-- from October 1864 to July 1865 and married Olivia Groesbeck, daughter of another prominent Cincinnati family.
This is a partial letter, library has only the final page.
Alexander Ferguson Anderson collection.
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