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Halleck, H.W. (Henry Wager), 1815-1872 to: Brigadier General George W. Cullum,Ciaro.

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05601.028 Author/Creator: Halleck, H.W. (Henry Wager), 1815-1872 Place Written: St. Louis, Missouri Type: Document signed Date: 1862/02/12 Pagination: 1p . + docket Order a Copy

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Halleck, Henry Wager, 1815-1872
Cullum, George Washington, 1809-1892

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