Halleck, H.W. (Henry Wager), 1815-1872 to Marsena R. Patrick
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05457 Author/Creator: Halleck, H.W. (Henry Wager), 1815-1872 Place Written: Richmond, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 11 May 1865 Pagination: 1 p. ; 20.2 x 12.7 cm. + 1 engraving ; b&w ; 27.7 x 20.2 cm Order a Copy
Halleck writes as Union Major General Commanding to Brigadier General Patrick. "The Secty of War wishes proof of the fact ... that Libby Prison was mined at about the time of [General Hugh J.] Kilpatrick's raid for the purpose of blowing up our prisoners." 1 full length seated black and white engraving of Halleck included.
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