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Halleck, H.W. (Henry Wager), 1815-1872 to: Col. Burbank, Jeff. Barracks.

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05601.023 Author/Creator: Halleck, H.W. (Henry Wager), 1815-1872 Place Written: St. Louis, Missouri Type: Autograph document signed Date: 1862/02/05 Pagination: 1 p. + docket Order a Copy

"At what time can [struck: you] your command take charge of the prisoners? Make all possible haste."

Burbank, Sidney, 1807-1882
Halleck, Henry Wager, 1815-1872

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