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Halleck, H. W. (Henry Wager) (1815-1872) to: Brigadier General [George H.] Thomas, Washington.

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05601.046 Author/Creator: Halleck, H. W. (Henry Wager) (1815-1872) Place Written: St. Louis Type: Autograph document signed Date: 1862/02/15 Pagination: 1 p. + docket Order a Copy

"I cannot send an ordinance officer to Genl. Buell from St. Louis arsenal. All but one are in the field where their services cannot be spared."

Halleck, Henry Wager, 1815-1872
Buell, George P., 1833-1883

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