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1862/02/12
Halleck, H.W. (Henry Wager), 1815-1872
to: Brigadier General William T. Sherman, Benton Barracks.
"The 2d Iowa cavalry will be ready for transportation to Ponton as soon as possible."
GLC05601.034
to: Lieut. S. L. Phelps, U.S.N. Commanding the Gunboats, Tenn River.
"If possible go to the Cumberland River with two of your gunboats to reinforce Com. Foote, leaving the other at the Bridge or Fort Henry. [p.s.] Send this to comg. officer at Paducah with orders to forward it with all possible dispatch."
GLC05601.035
1862/02/13
to: Col. Carlin, Pilot Knob.
"The Q[uarte]r master will fill your requisitions as soon as possible. Transportation is very short, & the cavalry cannot be sent for some days."
GLC05601.036
to: Com[mandin]g officer, at Paducah, Ky.
"Send scouts in direction of Mayfield to ascertain enemy's movements."
GLC05601.037
to: Brigadier General Don Carlos Buell, Louisville.
"We are constructing telegraph line to Fort Henry as rapidly as possible.
GLC05601.038
1862/02/14
to: Gov. R. Yates.
"Please send Col. Willson's regt. here. We shall have arms for them."
GLC05601.039
to: Brigadier General Prentiss, Palmyra, Mo.
"Try him."
GLC05601.040
to: Brigadier General C. F. Smith, Paducah or elsewhere.
"The Senate today confirmed you're appointment unanimously. The commission of Major Genl. awaits you. The fight has been a hard one, and the victory complete. You will not disappoint your friends."
GLC05601.041
1862/02/15
to: Thomas A. Scott, As[istan]t Sec[re]t[ar]y of War, Springfield, Ill.
"Shall I send letters to you or retain them till you come here!"
GLC05601.042
to: Comg. officer at Benton Barracks.
"Have the Michigan batteries ready to move tomorrow."
GLC05601.043
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