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Halleck, H.W. (Henry Wager), 1815-1872 to: Brigadier General [George H.] Thomas, Washington.

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05601.046 Author/Creator: Halleck, H.W. (Henry Wager), 1815-1872 Place Written: St. Louis, Missouri Type: Autograph document signed Date: 1862/02/15 Pagination: 1 p. + docket Order a Copy

"I cannot send an ordinance officer to Genl. Buell from St. Louis arsenal. All but one are in the field where their services cannot be spared."

Halleck, Henry Wager, 1815-1872
Buell, George P., 1833-1883

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