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to: John B. Sanborn
1861/12/26
Halleck, H.W. (Henry Wager), 1815-1872
"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.
1861/12/27
"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.
1861/12/28
"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.
1862/01/06
"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.
1862/01/07
"Your Regiment is wanted here, as soon as it is ready for the field."
GLC05601.016
"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.
1862/02/04
"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
1862/02/05
"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.
1862/02/07
"Any troops sent, if by Rail Road will go to Cairo; if by water to Paducah."
GLC05601.024
to: Col. Carlin, Pilot Knob, Mo.
1862/02/11
"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.
1862/02/12
"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
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