January 1, 1863

Halleck, Henry Wager, 1815-1872

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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) to chief of staff. Letter written on stationery of the Head-Quarters of the Army.

GLC01688

July 13, 1862

Halleck, Henry Wager, 1815-1872

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 Washington, D.C. Finally, Abraham Lincoln ordered him to Washington as General in Chief. The following January, Halleck asked to be relieved from the position (see GLC01688). Part of page three is missing.

GLC01689