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to: General Sherman & General Cullum.

"If Pope has eighteen thousand men, they are sufficient. Send all others up the Tennessee to Savanna[h] [Tn] to report to Major Genl. C. F. Smith. I have been duly notified by the Secty of War of his promotion. Orders were issued some days ago for...

GLC05601.076

to: Major General U. S. Grant, Fort Henry.

"Please inform me immediately the number of infantry, artillery & cavalry up the Tennessee, as near as you can."

GLC05601.077

to: Brigadier General Cullum, Cairo.

"If it be true as reported that there is a strong rebel force at Union City [Tn], it seems to me that the garrison is not safe. Could not a gunboat anchor in position below so as to command the rail road? The operations of the enemy in the vicinity...

GLC05601.078

to: Brigadier General Cullum, Cairo.

"There is something wrong about the telegraph. Yours of yesterday in regard to reinforcements to Pope is just received. They might remain at Sikeston, [Mo] as a resource, subject to Popes orders."

GLC05601.079

to: Comg. officer, Columbus, Ohio.

"Prisoners of war should not be permitted to leave their barracks, nor be allowed to carry their side arms with out special orders. There should also be exercised great restrictions in regard to the persons permitted to visit them."

GLC05601.080

to: General W. K. Strong, Comdg. Benton Barracks.

, "Let me know at once what means of transportation the 16th Ohio battery has."

GLC05601.081

to: Brigadier General Cullum, Cairo.

"Have you nothing from Pope's command? I have heard nothing for two days. I wish, if possible, to send his reserve up the Tennessee, but cannot do so till he occupies Fort Thompson."

GLC05601.082

to: Brigadier General McKean.

"Send down all transportation not required for troops in your district. Is reported that a number of [illegible] can be spared from Lipton, Lawrence, Sidalia &c."

GLC05601.084

to: Brigadier General Cullum, Cairo.

"How are [inserted: you] off for transports, & how many must be sent from here to move Pope's command up the Tennessee?"

GLC05601.085

to: Adjt. General S. Noble, Indianapolis.

"They will be shipped as soon as the Quartermaster can supply them."

GLC05601.086

to: Brigadier General George W. Cullum, Cairo.

"Genl. [William K.] Strong has been assigned to the command of Cairo. Genl. Paine will not be permitted to command any depot. He is continually violating my orders & throwing everything into confusion. When Genl. Strong is installed you can return...

GLC05601.089

to: Thomas H. Scott, Asst. Secy. of War, Cairo Ind.

"Buell did not respond."

GLC05601.090

Memorandum from Henry Carter

Concerning two McClellan letters, which are important because they point out "the political responsibilities of a military commander in singularly vivid and cogent terms." These letters are from the book, "McClellan's Own Story."

GLC06196.030

to John H. Hilldring.

Carter wants Hilldring to take a look at "the attached McClellan letters" which were brought to Carter when he was at Camp Pickett, Virginia. These letters were brought to Carter by Lt. Colonel J.C. Hohea.

GLC06196.031

to John H.Hilldring

Encloses a copy of his "May 15 report on State Department participation in LOGEX-53," and informing Hilldring that in two or three weeks, a final decision will be made on his February 1951 report and suggestions for the "Special Assistant for Civil...

GLC06196.032

to Henry Carter.

Informs Carter that Hilldring is in Europe and will not return until early next month.

GLC06196.033

to John H. Hilldring.

Informs Hilldring that he is writing a book which deals with racial integration in the armed forces and asks if Hilldring can give any information "about the decision to have no racial discrimination in OCS and how this decision came to be made."...

GLC06196.034

to John H. Hilldring.

Informs Hilldring that the Department of Justice may need him to testify in Civil Action No. 2111.

GLC06196.035

The Military Government Association notice of Annual Meeting.

The Military Government Association notice of Annual
Meeting. Notice mentions that "an election of Officers and Directors of the New York Chapter for the Year 1954" will be held, and the members must assist to vote. Family and friends are welcome...

GLC06196.036

to General Mickelwait.

Confirms that Hilldring will be a government witness. Hilldring gives his opinion on the case's substance and expects to hear from Joseph Kovner soon.

GLC06196.037

to John H. Hilldring

Expresses appreciation that Hilldring is willing to testify "in the defense of this case," and informs Hilldring "that the trial of case will be continued."

GLC06196.038

to John H.Hilldring.

Mentions "The Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe Railway Company v. the United States, Ct. Cls. No. 38-52" case, and how he can communicate with Hilldring to take his testimony. Also discusses a similar case, the "Northern Pacific Railway Company v...

GLC06196.039

to John H. Hilldring.

Discusses the case of "The Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Company v. the United States, Court of Claims No. 38-52." Burger presents the seven items which he "would like to show by testimony,: and asks Hilldring to indicate the date he will...

GLC06196.040

to Warren E. Burger.

Hilldring gives his response to the seven points in Burger's letter of 11 December concerning the suit of the Santa Fe Railway vs. the United States.

GLC06196.041

to John H. Hilldring.

Coleman asks Hilldring to help him by giving his opinion or information on the "Role of the Political Adviser to Major Commanders," and the "communications for political advisers." Encloses a copy of an outline which discusses the political adviser...

GLC06196.042