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Halleck, H.W. (Henry Wager), 1815-1872 to: Brigadier General W[illia]m K. Strong, Benton Barracks.

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05601.073 Author/Creator: Halleck, H.W. (Henry Wager), 1815-1872 Place Written: St. Louis, Missouri Type: Document signed Date: 1862/02/27 Pagination: 1 p. + docket Order a Copy

"Have requisition made on ordinance Dept. and prepare regiments for the field as rapidly as possible. The ordinance Dept. will decide what arms can be issued."

Halleck, Henry Wager, 1815-1872
Strong, William Kerley, 1805-1867

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