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Halleck, H.W. (Henry Wager), 1815-1872 to: Comg. officer, Columbus, Ohio.

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05601.080 Author/Creator: Halleck, H.W. (Henry Wager), 1815-1872 Place Written: St. Louis, Missouri Type: Autograph document signed Date: 1862/03/06 Pagination: 1 p. + docket Order a Copy

"Prisoners of war should not be permitted to leave their barracks, nor be allowed to carry their side arms with out special orders. There should also be exercised great restrictions in regard to the persons permitted to visit them."

Halleck, Henry Wager, 1815-1872

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