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Halleck, H.W. (Henry Wager), 1815-1872 to: Brigadier General C. F. Smith, Paducah or elsewhere.

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05601.041 Author/Creator: Halleck, H.W. (Henry Wager), 1815-1872 Place Written: St. Louis, Missouri Type: Autograph document signed Date: 1862/02/14 Pagination: 1 p. + docket Order a Copy

"The Senate today confirmed you're appointment unanimously. The commission of Major Genl. awaits you. The fight has been a hard one, and the victory complete. You will not disappoint your friends."

Halleck, Henry Wager, 1815-1872
Smith, Charles Ferguson, 1807-1862

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