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General Henry W. Halleck autograph letter signed to fellow Union General Don Carlos Buell, dated 8 March 1862 just after the taking of Nashville, a plan coordinated by the two Generals. From St. Louis, Halleck writes in full, ''I have encouraged Steamers here to take goods to Nashville. This will enable you to use them when they arrive there, without exposing any plan by sending them up empty. If you determine to send any troops to the Tennessee, please let me know where & how many. / H.W. Halleck / Major Genl''. Single page letter composed in pencil measures 5.25'' x 8.675''. Folds and closed tear at top fold. Very good condition.
General Henry Halleck Autograph Letter Signed to General Don Buell in March 1862 Regarding Nashville -- ''...I have encouraged Steamers here to take goods to Nashville...without exposing any plan...''
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