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to Edwin M. Stanton

Written by General Halleck as commander of the Department of the Mississippi to Stanton as Secretary of War. Has heard that the rebels are building one or more riverboats "clad in rail road iron like the Merrimac." Says if it is true they can wreak...

GLC04536

to Thomas A. Scott

Asks that all possible reinforcements be sent to Cairo to assist "as I wish to cut the enemy's line before Beauregard arrives. Noted "in cypher."

GLC04537

[Grant endorsement on exchange of prisoners taken at Battle of Belmont]

Union Brigadier General Grant reports on Federal prisoners taken at Belmont on 7 November 1861. "Nothing special has been heard from Federal prisoners for some time. I believe they are yet in Memphis." Endorsement written on the verso of a 17...

GLC04003

to Thomas Ewing

Plans to institute martial law to punish saboteurs and guerillas. "Nothing but the severest punishment can prevent the burning of R.R. Bridges & the great destruction of human life. I shall punish all I can catch...These incendiaries have destroyed...

GLC03602

to Edwin M. Stanton

Halleck writes to Stanton to report on Union troop strength in the western theater. Llists the number of troops under Generals Grant, Pope, Curtis, Strong, Steele, and Schofield, and the numbers in several state militia. Written on stationery of the...

GLC03831

to Henry W. Halleck

Writes from Headquarters of the Department of the Pacific that opponents of the government are creating the impression that the tenure of mining interests in California is at the mercy of the Government. Includes a blotter.

GLC05057

[Print of Major General Henry W. Halleck]

Engraving of Halleck standing in uniform. Done by J. Magee, 3126 Chesnut St, Philadelphia, 1861. Same image as GLC03619.02.04.

GLC03619.02.03

[Print of Major General Henry W. Halleck]

Engraving of Halleck standing in uniform. Done by J. Magee, 3126 Chesnut St, Philadelphia, 1861. Same image as GLC03619.02.03.

GLC03619.02.04

to Thomas Scott

Reports on capture of Clarksville, Curtis' defeat of Price, desire for stores and steamboats, and the need for Buell to move urgently. States "have taken Clarksville," Tennessee, as well as "large supplies." General Samuel Curtis "has again...

GLC03736

International law, or, Rules regulating the intercourse of states in peace and war

Published by H.H. Bancroft & Co. Said to have been one of the most comprehensive treatises on the subject by an American. Written by General Halleck while he worked as an attorney. No index. Has a printed note after the preface indicating the...

GLC05885

Southern confederacy. [Vol. 2, no. 115 (June 29, 1862)]

Subjects include the Flag of Truce between Beauregard & Halleck, and The Effort to Abolitionize Kentucky. Includes "A Patriotic Letter from Senator Hill," which discusses his views of the Conscript Act. Advertisements land, food, nurses, and other...

GLC05959.09.041

Southern confederacy. [Vol. 2, no. 212 (October 23, 1862)]

Prints a letter from Major-General D.C. Buell to Major-General Halleck under the title, "Buell's Report of the Battle of Perryville". Includes correspondence from soldiers on "What Georgia Has Done For Her Sick, Wounded and Destitute Soldiers." Also...

GLC05959.09.092

Southern confederacy. [Vol. 3, no. 38 (March 27, 1863)]

A letter from John B. Baldwin to James A Sedon, Secretary of War, is printed as "The System of Impressment," regarding seizures of private property by the government. "Treatment of Disloyal Persons. Important Letter from Gen. Halleck to Gen...

GLC05959.09.160

to Marsena R. Patrick

Halleck writes as Union Major General Commanding to Brigadier General Patrick. "The Secty of War wishes proof of the fact ... that Libby Prison was mined at about the time of [General Hugh J.] Kilpatrick's raid for the purpose of blowing up our...

GLC05457

to Thomas Miller

Describes his early impressions of West Point. Describes it as "one of most delightful places on earth" in the summer, attracting crowds and steeped in Revolutionary War history that gives the place "a shade of venerable grandeur." In contrast, it...

GLC05560

To: Brigadier General John Pope

"Application has been made for furlough of a man of Capt. Frisbees 37th Ills. to attend a corpse to Indiana. If you approve, give it."

GLC05601.001

To: D. B. Northop, Esq.

"Have copies of Laws of War been sent east, -- if so when, where & how many. [see # 104] Tell Capt. Johns that I can ascertain nothing about his appointment."

GLC05601.002

to: Major General Franz Sigel, Rolla, [Missouri]

"You can grant it on surgeon's certificate, not otherwise."

GLC05601.004

to: Brigadier General Schofield, St. Louis.

"A cavalry force has been ordered to Columbia & another to Fayete, but it is not known yet whether they can cross at Boonville & Jeff[erson] City. I have telegraphed to latter place to direct, if possible, Com[man]d[in]g officer at Fulton not to...

GLC05601.005

to J. Hundhousen

Near the beginning of the Civil War, Halleck writes to Lieutenant Colonel Hundhousen, briefly stating: "A small force should be sent to New Haven to guard the ferry boat & prevent the enemy from coming over. Gen. Schofield will be at Danville...

GLC05601.006

to: John B. Sanborn

"I known nothing of such order -- not received here."

GLC05601.007

to: Brigadier General Thomas McKean,Jeff[erson] City.

"We have large forces at Danville & probably at Wellsville with still larger forces between these places and Warrenton."

GLC05601.008

to: Brigadier General William T. Sherman, Benton Barracks

"Send third Iowa Cavalry to arsenal tomorrow morning for arms & equipment."

GLC05601.009

to: Brigadier General [Samuel R.] Curtis, Rolla, Mo.

"Telegram this morning from Sedalia [Mo] says that information has just been received that main part of [Sterling] Price's army passed through Springfield on Monday last, in full retreat. Too late to reach him except by Cavalry. No Infantry...

GLC05601.010

to: Lt. Col. F. J. Herron. Comdg at Pacific.

"Iowa Regiment will not move till further orders from these Head Quarters."

GLC05601.011

to: Brigadier General William T. Sherman, Benton Barracks.

"Send an Infantry Regiment to Arsenal tomorrow for Arms & equipment."

GLC05601.012

to: Brigadier General T[homas] J. McKean, Jeff City.

"What of the troops sent to Fulton? Anything from other side of the river?

GLC05601.013

to: Brigadier General John Pope, Otterville.

"Send reinforcements to Fayette, say five hundred horse. Insurrection in the north increasing."

GLC05601.014

to: Col. [Franklin D.] Callender, Arsenal.

"Major McKinstry's limits of arrest, if not so already, will be extended to the limits of the Arsenal and Arsenal grounds."

GLC05601.015

to: Col. K. B. Porter, Camp Harden.

"Your Regiment is wanted here, as soon as it is ready for the field."

GLC05601.016

to: Brigadier General William T. Sherman, Benton Barracks.

"How many officers & privates of 'Benton Cadets,' as mustered out."

GLC05601.017

to: Brigadier General [Samuel R.] Curtis, Rolla.

"I have seen your requisition for lumber for a hospital. Not approved. There are three hundred vacant beds here - send all sick for whom you have no hospital room to this City. Notify Medical Director."

GLC05601.018

to: Allen C. Fuller, Springfield.

"I cannot at present spare the cavalry companies mentioned from duty in this Department. I will see what can be done in this matter hereafter."

GLC05601.020

to: Brigadier General William T. Sherman, Benton Barracks.

"Send them to Rolla as fast as they can be transported. Also send 43rd Ill. to Cairo."

GLC05601.021

to Com[mandin]g officer at Cape Girardeau.

"Has Col. Ross regt. left for Cairo? If not it should go as soon as transportation can be obtained."

GLC05601.022

to: Col. Burbank, Jeff. Barracks.

"At what time can [struck: you] your command take charge of the prisoners? Make all possible haste."

GLC05601.023

to: Governor Todd, Columbus, Ohio.

"Any troops sent, if by Rail Road will go to Cairo; if by water to Paducah."

GLC05601.024

to: Col. Carlin, Pilot Knob, Mo.

"What additional forces do you require to occupy Doniphan [Mo] & to capture Pocahontas [Arkansas]? When can you move. I have two regiments of Cavalry ready to send you if you say so. Col. Callender is preparing the light artillery you asked for....

GLC05601.025

to: Brigadier General George W. Cullum, Cairo.

"Stop all transports and troops at Paducah, till gunboats are ready to precede them up the Cumberland."

GLC05601.026

to: Col. H. T. Reid, Des Moines, Iowa.

"Complete your regiment as rapidly as possible. Don't want them till properly organized. Can give them arms, clothing & camp equipage here. They are much needed."

GLC05601.027

to: Brigadier General George W. Cullum,Ciaro.

"Send them up with all possible dispatch. As soon as one is ready, send it off."

GLC05601.028

to Col. Callender, St. Louis Arsenal.

"See that Col. Carlin [?] is supplied with light [illegible] as soon as possible."

GLC05601.029

to: Senator [Milton] Latham.

"Don't permit C. F. Smith's nomination to be rejected. He is the best officer in my command, and there is not the slightest ground for suspecting his loyalty."

GLC05601.030

to: Lt. Col. D. E. Williams, Quincy, Ill.

"Appropriation is exhuasted; men will be paid as soon as Congress passes new bill. Officers are responsible for obedience and discipline of their men. If they cannot enforce orders they should resign; if not they will be disciplined."

GLC05601.031

to: Act[in]g General J. P. Buckingham, Columbus, Ohio.

"Capt. S. will supply train for 78th regt., if he has means on hand. Send them on as soon as possible."

GLC05601.032

to: Col. Carlin, Pilot Knob.

"Prepare for the movement proposed. I will send you a regt. of cavalry immediately and one of infantry as soon as possible. Every [inserted: man I] can spare at present has been sent to the Cumberland. Let it be understood that you are to move...

GLC05601.033

to: Brigadier General William T. Sherman, Benton Barracks.

"The 2d Iowa cavalry will be ready for transportation to Ponton as soon as possible."

GLC05601.034

to: Lieut. S. L. Phelps, U.S.N. Commanding the Gunboats, Tenn River.

"If possible go to the Cumberland River with two of your gunboats to reinforce Com. Foote, leaving the other at the Bridge or Fort Henry. [p.s.] Send this to comg. officer at Paducah with orders to forward it with all possible dispatch."

GLC05601.035

to: Col. Carlin, Pilot Knob.

"The Q[uarte]r master will fill your requisitions as soon as possible. Transportation is very short, & the cavalry cannot be sent for some days."

GLC05601.036

to: Com[mandin]g officer, at Paducah, Ky.

"Send scouts in direction of Mayfield to ascertain enemy's movements."

GLC05601.037

to: Brigadier General Don Carlos Buell, Louisville.

"We are constructing telegraph line to Fort Henry as rapidly as possible.

GLC05601.038

to: Gov. R. Yates.

"Please send Col. Willson's regt. here. We shall have arms for them."

GLC05601.039

to: Brigadier General Prentiss, Palmyra, Mo.

"Try him."

GLC05601.040

to: Brigadier General C. F. Smith, Paducah or elsewhere.

"The Senate today confirmed you're appointment unanimously. The commission of Major Genl. awaits you. The fight has been a hard one, and the victory complete. You will not disappoint your friends."

GLC05601.041

to: Thomas A. Scott, As[istan]t Sec[re]t[ar]y of War, Springfield, Ill.

"Shall I send letters to you or retain them till you come here!"

GLC05601.042

to: Comg. officer at Benton Barracks.

"Have the Michigan batteries ready to move tomorrow."

GLC05601.043

to: Col. Callender, St. Louis Arsenal.

"Arsenal at [struck: St Lou] Pahucah short of ammunition. Send supply of sixty-nine, fifty-eight & fifty-four immediately."

GLC05601.045

to: Brigadier General Cullum, Cairo.

"I want telegraph extended from Lebanon to Springfield. Increase the force for extending line from Smithland. Hurry it on with all possible dispatch. Bowling Green is completely evacuated."

GLC05601.047

to: Major General Hunter, Fort Leavenworth, Ka.

"Can you leave the 4th Ohio Cavalry in North Missouri? It will enable me to withdraw an infantry regt. for Fort Donelson. It is much needed. Garrison of Fort D. is thirty thousand. Bowling Green has been abandoned & the enemy is concentrating to...

GLC05601.048

to: Brigadier General [William T.] Sherman, Paducah.

"Could cavalry sent to the Tennessee to Fort Henry or above cross over to Genl. Grant? Answer."

GLC05601.049

to: Gov. Todd, Columbus Ohio.

"If possible send me more troops to [inserted: Cairo or] Paducah. I have arms to meet them if required. Answer."

GLC05601.050

to: the Governors of Illinois, Iowa, Wisconsin and Indiana.

"Please send all armed troops to Cairo, and all unarmed to this place as rapidly as possible."

GLC05601.051

to: Brigadier General [Benjamin M] Prentiss.

Can you spare me another infantry regt. say 26th Ill? and when can you spare yourself? I shall soon want you South."

GLC05601.052

to: Col. J. B. Wyman.

"Will send you reinforcements if absolutely necessary. We have plenty of sabers for Mood's Cavalry. Send requisitions to Col. Callender immediately."

GLC05601.053

to: Gov. S. J. Kirkwood, Des Moines, Iowa.

"Send me the fourth cavalry. Orders for Fort Leavenworth are countermanded."

GLC05601.054

to: General Strong, Benton Barracks.

"Have the Mich. cavalry armed & equipped immediately. Transporation must be dispensed with if they go in boats." [On telegraph form.]

GLC05601.055

to: Brigadier General William T. Sherman, Paducah.

"Retain the transports with Genl. [William] Nelson's Division. I am only waiting to hear from Buell, to order the movement."

GLC05601.056

to: Clark Dunham, Burlington, Iowa.

"Blasting powder will be allowed to be taken to Colorado Territory, on giving bonds that shall be used only for blasting purposes."

GLC05601.057

to: Brigadier General [William T.] Sherman, Paducah, Ky.

"Send all troops from Kentucky[,] not required for defense of Paducah[,] to Clarksville [Tn]."

GLC05601.058

to: J. B. Fry, A[cting] A[djutant] G[eneral], Louisville.

"I cannot understand how you can want boats sent to Louisville to transport troops up the Cumberland. We have not transports to share on the contrary I have asked Asst. Secty. Scott to send down all he can spare from the Ohio. Get transports from...

GLC05601.059

to: Brigadier General E[leazer] A. Paine, Cairo.

"Any news from Columbus: Keep me advised."

GLC05601.060

to: Brigadier General Cullum, Cairo.

"Feed Contraband & put them at work to pay for food & clothing. I can get no communication with Buell."

GLC05601.062

to: Brigadier General Buell, Bowling Green in Louisville.

"Where is Knight's? I can find it on no map."

GLC05601.063

to: Comg. officer, St. Louis Arsenal.

"Telegraph immediately how many arms you have sent to Paducah since my order."

GLC05601.064

to: Brigadier General [George] Cullum, Cairo.

"Has Flag officer Foote received my telegram of last evening, sent this morning?"

GLC05601.067

to: Flag officer Foote, Cairo.

ADS. St. Louis, "Have you received the message sent to you yesterday at Paducah?"

GLC05601.068

to: Comg. officer at Cape Girurdeau.

"Retain one company of cavalry at Cape Girardeau [Mo.] & send the two Engr. Companies to commence to report to Genl. Pope."

GLC05601.069

to: Adj[utan]t General Noble, Indianapolis, Ind.

"Horses are being collected & sent to Cairo as rapidly as possible."

GLC05601.070

to: Adjt. General A. C. Fuller, Springfield, Ill.

"I think some of the fragmentary regiments should be used to fill up regiments which suffered at Fort Donelson. Some of the officers might be appointed to vacancies."

GLC05601.071

to: Brigadier General Cullum, Cairo.

"Have you Com[modore] Foot[e] & Genl. Sherman received my telegram of today about troops Gun boats & mortars?" [Signed in initials].

GLC05601.072

to: Brigadier General W[illia]m K. Strong, Benton Barracks.

"Have requisition made on ordinance Dept. and prepare regiments for the field as rapidly as possible. The ordinance Dept. will decide what arms can be issued."

GLC05601.073

to: Commg. officer, Cairo.

"Passengers by steamers bound to Nashville will be permitted to go without interruption. But, except in urgent cases, none will be allowed to land at Fort Donelson or go to Fort Henry."

GLC05601.074

to: Brigadier General Cullum, Cairo.

"I was in hopes that you could remain till the result of Pope's expedition & Footes demonstration was determined only a small garrison at Columbus will be required, & more at Fort Halt, or Bird Point [Mo], Cairo [Ill] & Paducah [Ky], except to guard...

GLC05601.075

to: General Sherman & General Cullum.

"If Pope has eighteen thousand men, they are sufficient. Send all others up the Tennessee to Savanna[h] [Tn] to report to Major Genl. C. F. Smith. I have been duly notified by the Secty of War of his promotion. Orders were issued some days ago for...

GLC05601.076

to: Major General U. S. Grant, Fort Henry.

"Please inform me immediately the number of infantry, artillery & cavalry up the Tennessee, as near as you can."

GLC05601.077

to: Brigadier General Cullum, Cairo.

"If it be true as reported that there is a strong rebel force at Union City [Tn], it seems to me that the garrison is not safe. Could not a gunboat anchor in position below so as to command the rail road? The operations of the enemy in the vicinity...

GLC05601.078

to: Brigadier General Cullum, Cairo.

"There is something wrong about the telegraph. Yours of yesterday in regard to reinforcements to Pope is just received. They might remain at Sikeston, [Mo] as a resource, subject to Popes orders."

GLC05601.079

to: Comg. officer, Columbus, Ohio.

"Prisoners of war should not be permitted to leave their barracks, nor be allowed to carry their side arms with out special orders. There should also be exercised great restrictions in regard to the persons permitted to visit them."

GLC05601.080

to: General W. K. Strong, Comdg. Benton Barracks.

, "Let me know at once what means of transportation the 16th Ohio battery has."

GLC05601.081

to: Brigadier General Cullum, Cairo.

"Have you nothing from Pope's command? I have heard nothing for two days. I wish, if possible, to send his reserve up the Tennessee, but cannot do so till he occupies Fort Thompson."

GLC05601.082

to: Brigadier General McKean.

"Send down all transportation not required for troops in your district. Is reported that a number of [illegible] can be spared from Lipton, Lawrence, Sidalia &c."

GLC05601.084

to: Brigadier General Cullum, Cairo.

"How are [inserted: you] off for transports, & how many must be sent from here to move Pope's command up the Tennessee?"

GLC05601.085

to: Adjt. General S. Noble, Indianapolis.

"They will be shipped as soon as the Quartermaster can supply them."

GLC05601.086

to: Brigadier General George W. Cullum, Cairo.

"Genl. [William K.] Strong has been assigned to the command of Cairo. Genl. Paine will not be permitted to command any depot. He is continually violating my orders & throwing everything into confusion. When Genl. Strong is installed you can return...

GLC05601.089

to: Thomas H. Scott, Asst. Secy. of War, Cairo Ind.

"Buell did not respond."

GLC05601.090

to: Brigadier General Cullum, Cairo.

"I have this moment received Genl. Pope's dispatch of the 5th, saying that he had taken & could hold Point Pleasant. This may change the program, & it may be advisable of him to remain. Send messengers to him & get latest news as soon as possible...

GLC05601.091

to: Col. George E. Warring, Lebanon, Mo.

"Wood's cavalry are moving on Houston and Harville, Wyman's Infantry are on the march to Springfield. You will soon be all right."

GLC05601.092

to: Capt. R. R. Griffith, Racine, Wisconsin.

"Your services are wanted as soon as you can get here. Have asked the Gov. to find all organized troops immediately."

GLC05601.093

to: Brigadier General Prentiss, Palmyra.

"It is reported here that large quantities of N.Y. property left at different stations on N. Mo. & H. & St. J[oseph] R[ail] Roads not in charge of any one. This matter should be attended to immediately."

GLC05601.094

to: D. W. Smith, Paris, Ill.

"No permission necessary."

GLC05601.095