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Halleck, H.W. (Henry Wager), 1815-1872 to: Flag officer Foote, Cairo.

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05601.068 Author/Creator: Halleck, H.W. (Henry Wager), 1815-1872 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph document signed Date: 1862/02/24 Pagination: 1 p. + docket Order a Copy

ADS. St. Louis, "Have you received the message sent to you yesterday at Paducah?"

Halleck, Henry Wager, 1815-1872

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