Halleck, H.W. (Henry Wager), 1815-1872 to: Brigadier General Montgomery C. Meigs, Washington
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05601.003 Author/Creator: Halleck, H.W. (Henry Wager), 1815-1872 Place Written: St. Louis, Missouri Type: Document signed Date: 1861/12/26 Pagination: 1 p. + docket Order a Copy
"Your telegram to Maj. Allen referred. No transportation can be spared at present - probably in a few weeks. We are crippled by your order to Maj. Allen fixing price of horses & mules. No contract can be made at present at that price. Perhaps purchases in open market could be made, if authorized."
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