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Halleck, H.W. (Henry Wager), 1815-1872 to: Col. Carlin, Pilot Knob, Mo.

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05601.025 Author/Creator: Halleck, H.W. (Henry Wager), 1815-1872 Place Written: St. Louis, Missouri Type: Autograph document signed Date: 1862/02/11 Pagination: 1 p. + docket Order a Copy

"What additional forces do you require to occupy Doniphan [Mo] & to capture Pocahontas [Arkansas]? When can you move. I have two regiments of Cavalry ready to send you if you say so. Col. Callender is preparing the light artillery you asked for. What more will you want for such an expedition."

Halleck, Henry Wager, 1815-1872
Callender (colonel), fl. 1862
Carlin (colonel), fl. 1862

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