7:15. Halleck, Henry W., 11/7/1864., bulk: 1864 - 1864

File — Box: 7, Folder: 15

Scope and Contents note

From the Collection:

Miscellaneous autograph, signed manuscripts by various individuals collected by John S. Mayfield.

Dates

11/7/1864.
Majority of material found in 1864 - 1864

Conditions Governing Access note

Most manuscripts collections at the Georgetown University Booth Family Center for Special Collections are open to researchers; however, restrictions may apply to some collections. Collections stored off site require a minimum of three days for retrieval. For use of all manuscripts collections, researchers are advised to contact the Booth Family Center for Special Collections in advance of any visit.

Extent

From the Collection: 2.71 Linear Feet (6 Hollinger Document Cases, 1 Holinger Slim Document Case)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Container Summary

1 Autograph Letter (Manuscript Copy) dated 11/18/1864 from Henry W. Halleck to Major General E.R.S. Canby, informing him that no further military operations will be undertaken on this coast at the present time. References to holding harbor defenses in Mobile harbor, breaking P.T. Beauregard's communications, breaking the Mobile and Ohio Railroad, destroying enemy supplies, threatening the town of Selma, U.S. Grant leaving the point of departure and line of operations to Canby's discretion, Price being defeated, Beauregard fixing railroads, Major General George H. Thomas having a large force, and Major General William T. Sherman operating in Georgia. Sent from Department of the Gulf, United States Telegraph Office, New Orleans.