Contemporary copy of letter signed H.W. Halleck, Hd. Qrs., Dept. of the Missi., Monterey, Tenn., to Hon. Edward Bates, Attorney General, Washington, copied to H.R. Gamble, May 8, 1862
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- Hamilton Rowan Gamble Papers | Letter signed H.W. Halleck, Monterey, Tennessee, to Governor H.R. Gamble. Quotes a letter he [Halleck] has written to Edward Bates in which he says that he cannot advise in relation to the extension of the Pacific Railroad at the expense of the United States, “but I do not hesitate to endorse your opinion of its importance in a military point of view.” Individuals mentioned include Edward Bates and General Curtis. Places mentioned include Lebanon, Springfield and Missouri. (3 pages), 1862 May 8
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