Biography

"The Commanding General, with deep regret, announces to this command the death, on the 2d inst., of Major E.B. HUNT, U.S. Engineers, the result of an accident, while engaged in the prosecution of investigations incident to his profession, and immediately connected with the war in which we are now engaged.

The deceased was a native of this State, and throughout his services of more than eighteen years has been noted as an active, zealous and earnest officer, and for his scientific attainments in and beyond the sphere of his immediate profession. His loss will be felt not only in his own corps and the army, but by the country he has served so long and faithfully.

His distinguished services commend his memory to our respect, and his untimely death invites for his family and friends our warmest sympathy."