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Halleck, H.W. (Henry Wager), 1815-1872 to: General Strong, Benton Barracks.

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05601.055 Author/Creator: Halleck, H.W. (Henry Wager), 1815-1872 Place Written: St. Louis, Missouri Type: Autograph document signed Date: 1862/02/16 Pagination: 1 p. + docket Order a Copy

"Have the Mich. cavalry armed & equipped immediately. Transporation must be dispensed with if they go in boats." [On telegraph form.]

Halleck, Henry Wager, 1815-1872
Strong, General

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