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Halleck, H.W. (Henry Wager), 1815-1872 to [Daniel Craig] McCallam re: capture of Confederate raider John S. Mosby

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06725 Author/Creator: Halleck, H.W. (Henry Wager), 1815-1872 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Letter signed Date: 1864/10/12 Pagination: 3 p. : envelope ; Height: 24.9 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy

With AES forwarding the letter to General Sheridan.

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