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to Henry Knox

Indicates that he is sending Knox his magazines from 1772 for binding. Requests additional magazines and places an order for stationary.

GLC02437.00077

to Henry Knox

Mentions hearing that Knox lost his pocketbook and a Mr. Mumford recovered it. Asks if Knox would like some Tenerife wine Hopkins has on hand. Seeks a recommendation for a young man to work as a bookbinder. Indicates that he will forward some...

GLC02437.00078

to William Smith

Writes a letter of introduction for Henry Knox in order to conduct business.

GLC02437.06428

To: Brigadier General John Pope

"Application has been made for furlough of a man of Capt. Frisbees 37th Ills. to attend a corpse to Indiana. If you approve, give it."

GLC05601.001

To: D. B. Northop, Esq.

"Have copies of Laws of War been sent east, -- if so when, where & how many. [see # 104] Tell Capt. Johns that I can ascertain nothing about his appointment."

GLC05601.002

to: Major General Franz Sigel, Rolla, [Missouri]

"You can grant it on surgeon's certificate, not otherwise."

GLC05601.004

to: Brigadier General Schofield, St. Louis.

"A cavalry force has been ordered to Columbia & another to Fayete, but it is not known yet whether they can cross at Boonville & Jeff[erson] City. I have telegraphed to latter place to direct, if possible, Com[man]d[in]g officer at Fulton not to...

GLC05601.005

to J. Hundhousen

Near the beginning of the Civil War, Halleck writes to Lieutenant Colonel Hundhousen, briefly stating: "A small force should be sent to New Haven to guard the ferry boat & prevent the enemy from coming over. Gen. Schofield will be at Danville...

GLC05601.006

to: John B. Sanborn

"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.

"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.

"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.

"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.

"Your Regiment is wanted here, as soon as it is ready for the field."

GLC05601.016

to: Brigadier General William T. Sherman, Benton Barracks.

"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.

"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

to: Brigadier General William T. Sherman, Benton Barracks.

"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.

"Any troops sent, if by Rail Road will go to Cairo; if by water to Paducah."

GLC05601.024