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to: Capt. Newstader, Paducah.

"If the siege guns are in order & supplied with ammunition send them to Genl. Grant."

GLC05601.096

to: A. Tweedy, Paris Ill.

"No permits are given or required."

GLC05601.098

to: his wife.

Union victories in the west including the fall of Columbus and New Madrid. Also the capture of Fort Donelson and the abandonment of Bowling Green & Nashville. He complains that Stanton, McClellan and Buell have tried to take credit for his...

GLC05601.100

to: Major General B. F. Butler, New Orleans.

The Secretary of State has informed him that the Count de Mijon, enjoyed his visit to the north. He claims the visit helped to develop friendly feelings between France and the U.S.

GLC05601.101

to: Major General McPherson, Memphis.

Marked private at the top. The list of promotions sent to the Senate by the President was not recommended or approved of by Halleck. "It is a political list, not a military one. I have done everything in my power to break up the system of political...

GLC05601.102

to: Brig General Montgomery C. Meigs, Quartermaster Master General.

Responding to Meigs letter asking Captain Whipple, the brother of a bishop, to resign. Halleck responds that if Meigs wants Whipple to resign, he should ask the Captain himself. [Meigs note on verso:] 1863/02/16. Requesting the Halleck return the...

GLC05601.103

to: Henry W. Halleck.

He received a copy of Halleck's book, International Law and the Laws of War. "Nothing could have been more apropos for my own defense than this valuable book." [Possibly referring to the Trent Affair.]

GLC05601.104

to Edwin M. Stanton

Written prior to the campaign for New Hope Church, Georgia as General Sherman maneuvered around General Joseph E. Johnston's left flank. Sherman reports to Stanton that he will speak to the Governors as requested. He will continue to telegraph...

GLC06023

Elements of military art and science

Signed on the front pastedown and titlepage by Meigs. Book by Henry W. Halleck. Third edition, published in 1862 by D. Appleton & Company. A note on the titlepage updates Halleck's position

GLC06243

Eight military manuals printed by U.S. Military Academy Lithographic Press [Decimalized]

Seven manuals bound together, with a loose eighth item. The bound set was made for Halleck while a cadet at West Point, although the signature appears to be later. The single unbound manual was not owned by Halleck. Boxed together. Lithography by...

GLC05707

Notes on Architecture

Survey of classical architecture, with plates depicting Greek and Roman columns. Signed by Henry W. Halleck in ink on the first page. Lithography by George Aspinwall at the U.S. Military Academy Press. Owned by Halleck while a cadet at West Point...

GLC05707.02

Notes on the Attack and Defence of Permanent Works

Reviews techniques and procedures for the attack and defense of military works. Two of the three plates fold out to ledger size, and all three exhibit pencil annotations. Lithography by George Aspinwall at the U.S. Military Academy Press. Signed...

GLC05707.03

Notes on Mines

Contains directions on constructing mines for use in military attacks. Lithography by George Aspinwall at the U.S. Military Academy Press. Signed by Halleck in ink on page 40. Owned by Halleck while a cadet at West Point. Bound together in a book...

GLC05707.04

General Remarks on the Motion of Machines

Manual on machines with equations and illustrations throughout. Handwritten notes throughout. Also one sheet of handwritten notes tipped in between pages 40 and 41. Signed by Halleck in pencil on pages 1 and 53. Owned by Henry W. Halleck while a...

GLC05707.05

Chemical Notes, on Gunpowder and its Materials

Bailey is listed on title page as Acting Professor of Chemistry. Lithography by George Aspinwall at the U.S. Military Academy Press. Owned by Henry W. Halleck while a cadet at West Point. Bound together in a book with GLC05707.01-.07.

GLC05707.07

Notes on Gunpowder, Percussion, Powder, Cannon and Projectiles

Includes detailed schematic diagrams and sectional views of cannons, blast furnaces, projectiles, etc. Knowlton is listed on title page as Instructor of Artillery in the US Military Academy. Lithography by George Aspinwall at the U.S. Military...

GLC05707.08

to Henry W. Halleck

Wishes to command a proposed military expedition to Texas. Signed twice by Franklin.

GLC02462.05

to Henry Wager Halleck

General Gillmore writes to Halleck, Commander in Chief of the United States Army. Requests "two or three active and educated Brig. Generals, one of whom should date from before the middle of April 1862." General Cullum previously informed Gillmore...

GLC02463.05

to Henry W. Halleck

Informs Halleck that the army will allow the starving Indians, the Winnebago and Sioux, to leave their lands, rather than die. He has given the order that the Indians will not be obstructed if they attempt to leave their lands. Though he is upset...

GLC02463.17

to Henry Wager Halleck

General Dix, Commander of the Department of the East, encloses a confidential report (not included) by a detective from Buffalo, New York. Informs Halleck, General in Chief of the Union army, that the detective "has seen, as you will observe, a...

GLC02455.04

to Ulysses S. Grant

Major General Halleck transmits orders to Brigadier General Grant permitting the discharge of volunteers who desire to be recruited by the Navy for work on gun boats. The discharges must be distributed so they do not disrupt the efficiency of any...

GLC02455.05

Engraving of Henry Wager Halleck

GLC02455.18

Engraving of Henry Wager Halleck

Glued to right is a bio of Halleck.

GLC02455.22

to Henry W. Halleck

Henry S. Hewit will report to Washington, as ordered, in accordance with a notice to delinquents. Defends Hewit's conduct, and says if he was delinquent it was due only to a misunderstanding, but states he will report to "the 'Military Commission'"...

GLC00543

to Henry W. Halleck

Sherman writes to General Halleck about the Atlanta campaign. He discusses the movements of Union generals James B. McPherson, George H. Thomas, and John M. Schofield. Sherman is on his way to Adamsville, Georgia, to engage enemy forces led by Joseph...

GLC00639.23

to Henry W. Halleck

George Brinton McClellan informs Halleck of reports that Richmond has been reinforced by troops from the south, and discusses plans for defending Washington. Letter written during the height of the Peninsula Campaign, when Union forces were closest...

GLC00664.01

to David Birney

Discusses a congressional investigation into General George G. Meade for disciplining officers who testified before the Congressional Committee on the Conduct of the War after Meade let Lee escape after Gettysburg. Tells Major General Birney to give...

GLC01599

to Edwin M. Stanton

Halleck writes to the Secretary of War to request that he be "releieved from further duties" as General in Chief of the Union Army because of differences of opinion between himself, Stanton, and the President. In March 1864 he was appointed (demoted)...

GLC01688

to Elizabeth Halleck

Halleck writes his wife a lengthy description of events that led to his appointment as General in Chief of the Union Army. He explains how he avoided quarrels between Edwin Stanton and George McClellan by refusing to mediate when asked to go to...

GLC01689

to Colonel Julius Walker Adams

The year for the date is inferred from the letter's content. The letter mentions Generals Irvin McDowell and David Hunter, in reference to an investigation called to reevaluate Porter's actions at the Battle of Second Manassas. He remarks, "There is...

GLC00214.02.13

Reports of the Secretary of War and the Commander-in-Chief.

Includes reports submitted to President Abraham Lincoln by Stanton, Secretary of War, and Halleck, General-in-Chief. Stanton states "The colored troops have been allowed no bounty, and, under the construction given by the department, they can only...

GLC00267.325

to Henry W. Halleck

Marked "Cipher" at top. Grant sends Halleck this telegram in response to a false alarm speculating that Lee might retreat south, and indicates the priority of providing his army with more horses for operations against Lee. Gives instructions on...

GLC00325

to Henry Wager Halleck

Written from the Willard Hotel. Mitchel writes to Halleck, commander in chief of the United States Army: "In obedience to the orders of the Secretary of War, I report to you for duty." Two bust engravings of Mitchel included as collateral.

GLC02456.19

to Henry W. Halleck

Recommends Donn Piatt as a Judge Advocate to a particular military commission at Cincinnati.

GLC02490.10

to George B. McClellan

Celebrates Union victory at the Battle of Pea Ridge, a major battle in the Trans-Mississippi. Relates that "The Army of the Southwest, under Genl Curtis, after three days hard fighting near Sugar Creek, Ark, has gained a most glorious victory over...

GLC02655

to George B. McClellan

Discusses gun boats being used by Grant in attack on Fort Henry. Informs McClellan "Gun boats supplied with temporary crews and in the the field. Mortar boats of no use at present. Enlistments for regular crews going on rapidly. Bombardment of...

GLC02832

to Joseph Barnes

Addressed to the Surgeon General and marked as "Confidential Circular" at top. Instructs that the Secretary of War [Edwin M. Stanton] directs that all supplies for General William T. Sherman's army be sent to Hilton Head, South Carolina immediately.

GLC03749

to Henry W. Halleck

Recommending Brigadier General Gouverner K. Warren for nomination as Major General. Warren would soon receive the promotion. Clerically signed with Meade's name. Also signed by David C. Wager, Assistant Adjutant General. Written on stationery of...

GLC03801.03

to William T. Sherman

General Meade writes from Headquarters, Army of the Potomac. A previous assessment indicates this letter, directed to "Genl Cmd'g," is written to General William T. Sherman. Marked "Personal" on docket. Meade declines to send the 3rd Cavalry...

GLC01918

Public ledger. [Vol. 59, no. 44 (May 15, 1865)]

One newspaper issue of Public ledger, dated May 15, 1865. Reports the capture of Jefferson Davis on 10 May 1865 in Georgia. Also contains an article on the Abraham Lincoln assassination trial, local news, financial news, and stories from New York...

GLC08831

to: Brigadier General Montgomery C. Meigs, Washington

"Your telegram to Maj. Allen referred. No transportation can be spared at present - probably in a few weeks. We are crippled by your order to Maj. Allen fixing price of horses & mules. No contract can be made at present at that price. Perhaps...

GLC05601.003

to: Major General [George B.] McClellan, Washington.

"Genl. [David S.] Stanley is not able to take the field on account of a broken leg. He is barely able to do duty on Courts martial &c."

GLC05601.019

to: Major General McClellan, Washington.

"Can you give me Col. H[enry] J. Hunt as chief of Artillery? Lt. Col. Totten is appointed a Brig. Genl. of Mo. Militia, and is much wanted to organise that force.

GLC05601.044

to: Brigadier General [George H.] Thomas, Washington.

"I cannot send an ordinance officer to Genl. Buell from St. Louis arsenal. All but one are in the field where their services cannot be spared."

GLC05601.046

to: Major General McClellan, Washington.

"Have Grant, Smith and Pope been made Major Genls? I wish an answer immediately as I am organising corps d'armee & Divisions."

GLC05601.061

to: Major General McClellan, Washington.

"No. 42." "Lines down. Can get nothing South of the Ohio. Today line down to Cairo."

GLC05601.065

to: Brigadier General Cullum, Cairo.

"Send the families of [Simon B.] Buckner, [Roger W.] Hanson & Madrid back to Columbus. They should not have been received without my orders. I can't ascertain where the parties named have been sent. When they are properly disposed of, it will be...

GLC05601.066

to: Major General McClellan, Washington.

"I am in immediate communication with Genl. Buell by telegraph. I cannot leave here to meet him, till Fort Henry, New Madrid and Ponton are connected by telegraph. Have strong parties at work to effect this. Genl. [Samuel R.] Curtis is again...

GLC05601.083

to: Edwin M. Stanton, Secty of War, Washington.

" The Depts. of the Ohio & the Missouri should be under one Genl. Head. If not, all south of the Cumberland River should be added to this Dept. If I can have the Genl. charge of the two, I would leave [strikeout] Genl. Buell in the particular...

GLC05601.087

to: Edwin M. Stanton, Secty of War, Washington.

"Col. Harding can be shared; but Genl. [William K.] Strong cannot at the present time without injury to the service."

GLC05601.088

to: E. M. Stanton, Washington.

"Please telegraph me the relative rank of the following Generals: Grant, Buell, Pope, C. F. Smith, McClernand, & Wallace. A question of rank has been raised which, unless settled immediately, may lead to serious embarrassment."

GLC05601.097

to: E. M. Stanton, Washington.

"We have possession of no point at the Memphis & Charleston R. R. My present purpose is to attack it somewhere in the vicinity of Corinth."

GLC05601.099

[Carte-de-visite of Henry W. Halleck]

Carte-de-visite of Henry W. Halleck, printed by D. Appleton & Co.

GLC00664.02

to Thomas Ewing

Sherman writes about the Battle of Shiloh, April 6-7, 1862. He discusses his experiences in it, the strategy of the battle, the officers' uniforms, and various Union generals. He explains his daring position at Shiloh, "I do not think I exposed...

GLC01203

to Philemon Ewing

Sherman writes about his feud with the Secretary of War, Edwin M. Stanton. Informs that General Henry Halleck advised him not to reply to Stanton. Because of this, Sherman asks Ewing to keep this letter confidential, especially from the newspapers...

GLC01224

to Edwin Stanton

Major General Halleck writes to Secretary of War Stanton, describing a problem of military rank: Brigadier Generals William Sherman, John Pope, U.S. Grant, Samuel Curtis, Stephen A. Hurlbut, and others refuse to serve under each other because they...

GLC07538

[Official copy of Henry W. Halleck's General Order No. 6]

Halleck lays down the law for "all persons found in arms against the authority of the United States" in Virginia and North Carolina less than one month after the surrender at Appomattox. Headed: "Head Quarters, Military Division of the James...

GLC00898.01

to Henry W. Halleck

Ulysses S. Grant writes to Major General Henry W. Halleck in Washington, D.C. concerning Confederate General Pierre G. T. Beauregard's trip west to gather General John B. Hood's army in order to bring them against Union General William T. Sherman...

GLC04357

to Henry W. Halleck

Gillmore, commanding the Department of the South, discusses the measures for improving the condition of African Americans in his department with Halleck, United States General-in-Chief. States "The wisdom of the course pursued, (under my uniform...

GLC05034

to Henry W. Halleck

Marked "Confidential." Advises Halleck "You want the best troops in the line of Washington" and not scattered over the Peninsula, since he expects Washington will be the focus of Confederate plans. Thinks the regiments in Washington should be sent to...

GLC05043

to Captain Julius Walker Adams

In this letter, Porter discusses his case. Notes that Adams's friend, Thomas Church Haskell Smith, testified against him. Relates that Major Gardiner requested documents from the War Department regarding Generals George McClellan, William Buel...

GLC00214.02.14

Carte de visite of Henry Wager Halleck]

Signed on mount. 3/4 standing by Brady.

GLC02136.10

[Clipped signature]

Written on lined paper fortified by solid backing.

GLC02063.03

to Mary Hughes

Hopes for release or parole; appointment of Judge Hitchcock to investigate cases of political prisoners at Camp Chase; Gen. Halleck's orders indicating release is inevitable; offers medical advice for her various ailments.

GLC02166.055

[Autobiographical note related to Halleck's work at the New Almaden Quicksilver mines]

Written on a printed form "To be returned to S.F. Baird" in which Halleck gave his name, his occupation as engineer, his address as San Francisco, and his branches of interest as engineering and mining. In the notes section, Halleck gives a brief...

GLC07321

to Henry Jackson Hunt

Discusses an unspecified case with Hunt, and notes that Hunt is engaged in political service. Remarks "I wish you would solve that mystery of the Ku Klux. It is not all a dream. There must be some waking reality in it." Mentions General Ethan...

GLC02382.091

to Henry Jackson Hunt

Possibly created in Upper Marlboro, Maryland. Refers to a pamphlet created by Maynadier (possibly William Maynadier). Expresses regret over an unspecified situation regarding General Alexander Brydie Dyer, chief of ordnance in 1864). Notes that...

GLC02382.094

to George Brinton McClellan

Mentions an article re the Battle of Antietam advertised in the 'North American Review.' Hunt discusses his conspiracy theory involving Stanton, McClellan and the Emancipation Proclamation. "…if you had lost Antietam you would have been shot [a hury...

GLC02382.068

to Henry W. Halleck

Discusses strategy to engage General Robert E. Lee's army. After much deliberation he decided "to attempt the movement by his right, throwing the whole army rapidly & secretly, across the Rappahannock at Banks ford & Fredericksburg & taking...

GLC08902

Southern confederacy. [Vol. 2, no. 254 (December 11, 1862)]

Report by Gideon Wells details the exploits of the Federal Navy for the past 12 months, including expenses and privateering missions, entitled "Report of the Federal Secretary of the Navy." "Difficulties Between General Halleck and Burnside"...

GLC05959.09.109