General Henry J. Hunt, Chief of Artillery, Army of the Potomac

An accurate assessment of a man can't soley be made by what his friends have to say of him.  Included in the assessment must also be what his enemies have to say.  The following comes from Edward Longacre's book, "The Man Behind the Guns:"

     On the day following the hell of Antietam, the crew of a Confederate battery saw a group of Federal officers riding near, surveying the rebel lines through field glasses.  One was conspicuous for his pale horse.
     The range was tempting.  "Let's give them a shot!" cried one cannoneer.
     But a comrade raised his hand: "No, that's General Hunt, the chief of artillery; whenever you see him on his white horse look out for a battery.  He's a brave man and I won't fire on him."
     He paused a moment and then added, like a good artillerist:  "Wait until the battery comes and we'll fire at that!"

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