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to: Gov. Todd, Columbus Ohio.

1862/02/15

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

"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.

1862/02/15

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

"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.

1862/02/15

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

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.

1862/02/15

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

"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.

1862/02/16

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

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

GLC05601.054