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Halleck, H. W. (Henry Wager) (1815-1872) to: Brigadier General Schofield, St. Louis.

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05601.005 Author/Creator: Halleck, H. W. (Henry Wager) (1815-1872) Place Written: St. Louis Type: Document signed Date: 1861/12/26 Pagination: 1 p. + docket Order a Copy

"A cavalry force has been ordered to Columbia & another to Fayete, but it is not known yet whether they can cross at Boonville & Jeff[erson] City. I have telegraphed to latter place to direct, if possible, Com[man]d[in]g officer at Fulton not to move on Concord till tomorrow morning. Reg[i]m[en]t of Infantry will join you today. Look out for the bridges in your rear & have them well guarded."

Halleck, Henry Wager, 1815-1872
Schofield, John McAllister, 1831-1906

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