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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05601.033 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

"Prepare for the movement proposed. I will send you a regt. of cavalry immediately and one of infantry as soon as possible. Every [inserted: man I] can spare at present has been sent to the Cumberland. Let it be understood that you are to move against New Madrid."

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

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