Marcus F. Wright's Civil War Bios -  Gen. Henry Jackson Hunt

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   HUNT, GEN. HENRY JACKSON, born in Detroit, Mich.,September 14, 1819.
   Graduated at West Point 1830. Served on Canada border and
   distinguished himself in Mexican war, where he was twice wounded. Made
   captain in 1852, and major in 1861. Held an artillery command at Bull
   Run, and became aide to General McClellan. Made brigadier of
   volunteers September, 1862. As chief of artillery in Army of Potomac,
   he fought at Gettysburg, and through Wilderness campaign to
   Petersburg. Made brigadier and major-general in regular army. Retired
   in 1883, and became governor of Soldier's Home, at Washington. Died
   February 11, 1889.