Halleck, H.W. (Henry Wager), 1815-1872 to Elizabeth Halleck
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01689 Author/Creator: Halleck, H.W. (Henry Wager), 1815-1872 Place Written: Corinth, Mississippi Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 13 July 1862 Pagination: 4 p. ; 25 x 20 cm. Order a Copy
Writes his wife a lengthy description of events that led to his appointment as General in Chief of the Union Army. 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.
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