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1862/02/07
Halleck, H.W. (Henry Wager), 1815-1872
to: Governor Todd, Columbus, Ohio.
"Any troops sent, if by Rail Road will go to Cairo; if by water to Paducah."
GLC05601.024
1862/02/11
to: Col. Carlin, Pilot Knob, Mo.
"What additional forces do you require to occupy Doniphan [Mo] & to capture Pocahontas [Arkansas]? When can you move. I have two regiments of Cavalry ready to send you if you say so. Col. Callender is preparing the light artillery you asked for....
GLC05601.025
to: Brigadier General George W. Cullum, Cairo.
"Stop all transports and troops at Paducah, till gunboats are ready to precede them up the Cumberland."
GLC05601.026
1862/02/12
to: Col. H. T. Reid, Des Moines, Iowa.
"Complete your regiment as rapidly as possible. Don't want them till properly organized. Can give them arms, clothing & camp equipage here. They are much needed."
GLC05601.027
to: Brigadier General George W. Cullum,Ciaro.
"Send them up with all possible dispatch. As soon as one is ready, send it off."
GLC05601.028
to Col. Callender, St. Louis Arsenal.
"See that Col. Carlin [?] is supplied with light [illegible] as soon as possible."
GLC05601.029
to: Senator [Milton] Latham.
"Don't permit C. F. Smith's nomination to be rejected. He is the best officer in my command, and there is not the slightest ground for suspecting his loyalty."
GLC05601.030
to: Lt. Col. D. E. Williams, Quincy, Ill.
"Appropriation is exhuasted; men will be paid as soon as Congress passes new bill. Officers are responsible for obedience and discipline of their men. If they cannot enforce orders they should resign; if not they will be disciplined."
GLC05601.031
to: Act[in]g General J. P. Buckingham, Columbus, Ohio.
"Capt. S. will supply train for 78th regt., if he has means on hand. Send them on as soon as possible."
GLC05601.032
to: Col. Carlin, Pilot Knob.
"Prepare for the movement proposed. I will send you a regt. of cavalry immediately and one of infantry as soon as possible. Every [inserted: man I] can spare at present has been sent to the Cumberland. Let it be understood that you are to move...
GLC05601.033
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