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Halleck, H.W. (Henry Wager), 1815-1872 to Maj. Gen. George Thomas re: orders during the battle of Shiloh

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07294 Author/Creator: Halleck, H.W. (Henry Wager), 1815-1872 Place Written: Pittsburg Landing, [Tennesee] Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1862/04/30 Pagination: 1 p. : + 1 Carte De Visite Height: 19.1 cm, Width: 13 cm Order a Copy

Directing Thomas that he "will immediately advance one division to Monterey to occupy that place, supporting it by you other divisions so far as may be necessary." Came with carte-de-visite.

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