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Halleck, H.W. (Henry Wager), 1815-1872 to: Col. H. T. Reid, Des Moines, Iowa.

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05601.027 Author/Creator: Halleck, H.W. (Henry Wager), 1815-1872 Place Written: St. Louis, Missouri Type: Autograph document signed Date: 1862/02/12 Pagination: 1 p. : docket Order a Copy

"Complete your regiment as rapidly as possible. Don't want them till properly organized. Can give them arms, clothing & camp equipage here. They are much needed."

Halleck, Henry Wager, 1815-1872
Reid, H.T., fl. 1862

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