Halleck, H. W. (Henry Wager) (1815-1872) to: Brigadier General Cullum, Cairo.
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05601.075 Author/Creator: Halleck, H. W. (Henry Wager) (1815-1872) Place Written: St. Louis Type: Autograph document signed Date: 1862/03/05 Pagination: 1 p. + docket Order a Copy
"I was in hopes that you could remain till the result of Pope's expedition & Footes demonstration was determined only a small garrison at Columbus will be required, & more at Fort Halt, or Bird Point [Mo], Cairo [Ill] & Paducah [Ky], except to guard Stores. All other troops should be ready for the field. If necessary reinforce Pope, & send him siege guns. They can be transported with oxen. Genl. Sherman will take your place for the present at Cairo. He will take the field as soon as I can find a successor. Show him this.
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