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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 John H. Hilldring

From the acting Adjutant General about the placement of Hilldring on the 1945 General Officers Eligible List.

GLC06196.001

Letterbook

Letter Book #1. Red Covered plastic bound book, with black "Major General John H. Hilldring" on cover. Ninety-One letters and telegrams congratulating Hilldring on his Nomination and subsequent appointment as Assistant Secretary of State.

GLC06196.002

Letterbook.

Letter Book #2. Red Covered plastic bound book, with black "Major General John H. Hilldring" on cover. One Hundred Fifteen letters and telegrams congratulating Hilldring on his Nomination and subsequent appointment as Assistant Secretary of State.

GLC06196.003

to John H. Hilldring

Cryptic note, "Hooray Prophet!! more later." Possibly referring to Hilldring's retirement from the State Department.

GLC06196.004

to John H. Hilldring

Concerning an article which was to appear in the 15 May edition of the Arizona Republic.

GLC06196.005

to John H. Hilldring

Describes the situation in Israel, including the law and order in Jewish Palestine and Israel's ability to withstand the surrounding nations, which would be greatly helped by the supply of weapons.

GLC06196.006

to John H. Hilldring.

From Acting Representative to the United Nations for the Provisional Government of Israel. Transmittance of the letter from Mickey, and an offer of any further information Hilldring requires.

GLC06196.007

to John H. Hilldring.

Thanks Hilldring for his letter from Rome and expresses his desire for a conversation with him when he returns from Europe.

GLC06196.008

to Mrs. Florence Hilldring

From Newsreel Association of Great Britain and Ireland, sending a Silver Fruit bowl to Mrs. Hilldring as a gift in appreciation of the usage of Hilldring's film of the sinking of the Princess Astrid.

GLC06196.009

to Mrs. Florence Hilldring.

International News Photographs thanking Mrs. J. Hilldring for the usage of her film of the sinking of the Princess Astrid.

GLC06196.010

to Dr. Albert K. Weinberg.

Informs Weinberg that Mr. Warner has sent him some questions to answer in connection with Dr. Mosly's 1950 article. Hilldring encloses a copy of the letter he is sending to Warner.

GLC06196.011

Affidavit

Signed by Hilldring and Karl R. Meinhardt (Notary Public). Addresses the "charges that have been made as to the loyalty of Herbert A. Fierst." Discusses Hilldring's relation to Fierst. Hilldring defends Fierst from all the charges and says that...

GLC06196.012

to John H. Hilldring.

Gives Hilldring information on the CA/MG and thanks him for sending him a copy of his answers to Mr. Warner's questions. With handwritten corrections.

GLC06196.013

to John H. Hilldring

Thanks Hilldring for the affidavit and informs him that he will be in New York City for a few days.

GLC06196.014

to Albert K. Weinberg.

Thanks Weinberg for the information on the CA/MG's current status.

GLC06196.015

to Herbert A. Fierst.

Thanks Fierst for the cordial letter he sent and tells him he would like to have lunch with him when he comes to New York.

GLC06196.016

to John H.Hilldring.

Sends Hilldring "the revised edition of the Commander's Handbook and Checklist" and thanks him for his comments. [with copy]

GLC06196.017

to Henning Linden.

Thanks Linden for sending him "the revised edition of the Commander's Handbook and Check List."

GLC06196.018

to John H. Hilldring

Weinberg mentions that he is sending a draft introduction so that Hilldring can revise and criticize it. He is sending it to Hilldring because he footnotes an interview of Hilldring on one of the pages.

GLC06196.019

to Dr. Albert K. Weinberg.

Thanks Weinberg for sending him the draft introduction of a paper on "combined control machinery" and informs him that he has no suggestions or criticism to make. Hilldring also tells Weinberg that he mentioned him in a conversation with Dr...

GLC06196.020

to John H. Hilldring.

Weinberg thanks Hilldring for mentioning him to Mr. Stolzenbach. He finds Hilldrings lack of criticism on his paper "on combined control machinery" encouraging, but says he will appreciate any suggestions or criticisms that Hilldring may have when he...

GLC06196.021

to John H. Hilldring

Warner thanks Hilldring for all his help and asks what he thinks about the western zones reaching Berlin.

GLC06196.022

to John H. Hilldring.

Informs Hilldring of the CA/MG. Sends a copy of his report in LOGEX-52 and asks Hilldring's advice on the JCS and other developments.

GLC06196.023

to Albert L. Warner.

Mentions Russia, Germany, Nazism, JCS plan.

GLC06196.024

to John H. Hilldring

Forwards Carter's letter to Col. Cheseldine and memos to Mr. Bohlen. Encloses TL from Carter to Cheseldine (21 Oct 1952) regarding CA/MG position, LOGEX-52, and LOGEX-53; memo from Carter to Bohlen (14 May 1952) re: LOGEX-52; and memo from Carter...

GLC06196.025

to Henry Carter

Thanks Carter for sending him "the file of interesting material" regarding the military training.

GLC06196.026

to John H. Hilldring.

Weinberg discusses the little he has "heard about the Army's civil affairs project." He mentions this because Hilldring has shown a continuous interest in it.

GLC06196.027

to Dr. Albert K. Weinberg.

Informs Dr. Weinberg of his location and reaffirms his interest in the project.

GLC06196.028

to Dr. Carl J. Friedrich.

Informs Friedrich that some papers are missing from the file that he sent to Friedrich on Friday, but he will try to find them and send them.

GLC06196.029

Memorandum from Henry Carter

Concerning two McClellan letters, which are important because they point out "the political responsibilities of a military commander in singularly vivid and cogent terms." These letters are from the book, "McClellan's Own Story."

GLC06196.030

to: Brigadier General [George] Cullum, Cairo.

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

GLC05601.067

to: "My dear Sister."

GLC02234.02

to: "My dear Mother."

GLC02234.03

to: "Dear Mother."

GLC02234.01

to: "My dear Father."

GLC02234.04

to: "My dear Sister."

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GLC02234.05

to: "My dear Mother."

Written at the Hanover Court House

GLC02234.06

to: "My dear Mother."

Writes "I was taken prisoner on the 27 of May. I arrived here yesterday ... Please send me a good thick blanket."

GLC02234.07

to: "My dear Mother."

GLC02234.08

to: "My dear Sister."

Writes "We are allowed to receive boxes of provisions, please send some sugar & coffee & cheese & ham &c. ... I was very sorry to hear that some of my friends should have been pleased that I was captured. ... I lost all my shirts & socks the day I...

GLC02234.09

to: "My dear Father."

Writes "I have no way to pay for my washing except by borrowing."

GLC02234.10

to: "My dear Mother."

Writes "Please send me some diarrhea medicine."

GLC02234.11

to: "My dear Sister."

GLC02234.12

to: "My dear Mother."

Writes "Tom Hendon of our company was captured.... I lost a splendid little horse when I was captured."

GLC02234.13

to: "My dear Mother."

GLC02234.14

to: "My dearest Mother."

GLC02234.15

to: "My dear Mother."

Writes "I received my box of eatables Saturday ... They just came in the nick of time as an order has been issued that we can receive no more."

GLC02234.16

to: "My dear Mother."

Writes "I am busy to day fixing my tent up for winter."

GLC02234.17

to: "My dear Mother."

Writes "They are paroling some of the sick here, & I suppose they will be sent South in a few days."

GLC02234.18

to: "My dear Mother."

GLC02234.19

to:"My dear Mother."

Writes "We are not allowed to have fires in our tents except when it rains."

GLC02234.20

to: "My dear Mother."

GLC02234.21

to: "My dear Mother."

Writes "Please send me ten dollars by letter, I want to get a barrel of flour. ... I don't think there will be an exchange of any but the sick this winter."

GLC02234.22

to: My dear Mother.

GLC02234.23

to: "My dear Mother."

Writes "Christmas is not very far off now, & I hope before that time they will allow us to receive boxes from home."

GLC02234.24

to: "My dear Sister."

GLC02234.25

to: "My dear Mother."

GLC02234.26

to: "My dear Mother."

GLC02234.27

to: "My dear Mother."

GLC02234.28

to: "My dearest Mother."

GLC02234.30

to: "My dearest Mother."

GLC02234.31