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HURLBUT, STEPHAN A.

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HURLBUT, STEPHAN A.
(1815 - 1882) Union major general at Shiloh, Corinth and Vicksburg, discharged following charges of drunkenness and corruption. A.L.S. ""S. A. Hurlbut"", 2pp., 4to., [n.p.] [n.d.], in part: ""...It is improper to appoint Jones for it will be the signal of a split. It is improper to gratify the other side by any known candidate for similar reasons. It is left to the president to exercise his own authority. Gen'l. Joseph S. Reynolds is a clever man, a fair lawyer, a good soldier with an honorable record. He lives in Chicago, antagonizes nobody. He is head of the Boys in Blue for the state and is formally known. He has the integrity demanded and capacity for the official duties. Col. Samuel O. Gilman of the 15th Ills, went in sergeant fought through the war came out Col. Was severely wounded in Georgia. Is a man of excellent character and habits but lives in the 4th district. He has been for nearly twelve years Chief Deputy in the office. I feel it is good policy to give this office to Chicago, where the districtsà"". Very good.