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Henry W. Halleck

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Henry W. Halleck

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Auction Date:2012 Mar 14 @ 18:00 (UTC-05:00 : EST/CDT)
Location:5 Rt 101A Suite 5, Amherst, New Hampshire, 03031, United States
ALS - Autograph Letter Signed
ANS - Autograph Note Signed
AQS - Autograph Quotation Signed
AMQS - Autograph Musical Quotation Signed
DS - Document Signed
FDC - First Day Cover
Inscribed - “Personalized”
ISP - Inscribed Signed Photograph
LS - Letter Signed
SP - Signed Photograph
TLS - Typed Letter Signed
Union general (1815–1872), known as ‘Old Brains,’ who, despite his administrative skill as general in chief, failed to achieve an overall battle strategy for Union forces. Lincoln once described him as ‘little more than a first rate clerk.’ War-dated LS signed “H. W. Halleck,” one page, lightly-lined, 7.75 x 9.75, Head Quarters of the Army letterhead, November 30, 1863. Letter to Major General Hurlbut. In full: “The Secretary of War directs me to say that the military authorities cannot sanction the project set forth in your letter of Novr 7th in regard to trade in cotton; and consequently the proposed passes will not be asked for from the Treasury Department.” Small separation along lower horizontal fold affecting top portion of signature, a uniform shade of toning, and a few light brushes and feathering to text, otherwise fine condition.