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Halleck, H.W. (Henry Wager), 1815-1872 to: Gov. Todd, Columbus Ohio.

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05601.050 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

"If possible send me more troops to [inserted: Cairo or] Paducah. I have arms to meet them if required. Answer."

Halleck, Henry Wager, 1815-1872
Tod, David, 1805-1868

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