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Collection Item

Autograph document signed

to: Brigadier General Don Carlos Buell, Louisville.

1862/02/13

Halleck, H.W. (Henry Wager), 1815-1872

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

GLC05601.038

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Autograph document signed

to: Gov. R. Yates.

1862/02/14

Halleck, H.W. (Henry Wager), 1815-1872

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

GLC05601.039

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Document signed

to: Brigadier General Prentiss, Palmyra, Mo.

1862/02/14

Halleck, H.W. (Henry Wager), 1815-1872

"Try him."

GLC05601.040

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Autograph document signed

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

1862/02/14

Halleck, H.W. (Henry Wager), 1815-1872

"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

Collection Item

Autograph document signed

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

1862/02/15

Halleck, H.W. (Henry Wager), 1815-1872

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

GLC05601.042