Henry Wager Halleck was a senior United States Army officer, scholar, and lawyer. A noted expert in military studies, he was known by a nickname that became derogatory: "Old Brains". He was an important participant in the admission of California as a state and became a successful lawyer and land developer. Halleck served as the General-in-Chief of the Armies of the United States from 1862 to 1864, and then became Chief of Staff for the remainder of the war when Ulysses S. Grant was appointed to that position.
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE MISSISSIPPI, Oorinth, July 7, 1862. Hon. E. H. M. STANTON, Secretary of War, Washington : Srm: Since the Kansas troops entered this department their march has…
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE MISSISSIPPI, Corinth, July 7, 1862. Hon. E. M. Stanton, Secretary of War: Sm: I inclose herewith a copy of a report of Brigadier-General McPherson, superintendent of…
Corinth, July 12, 1862. Hon. E. M. STanron, Secretary of War, Washington : Sie: I inclose herewith a copy of an official report of the commanding officer at Bethel, Tenn.,…
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE MISSISSIPPI, Corinth, July 12, 1862. Hon. E. M. STanron, Secretary of War, Washington : Sie: I inclose herewith a copy of an official report of the…
GENERAL ORDERS, \ WAR DEP1., ADJT. GEN.’S OFFIOE, August 15, 1862. No. 107. Washington, August 15, 1862. I, Officers of the Regular Army will, as a general rule, receive leaves…
ROSECRANSâ HEADQUARTERS, October 12, 1862. October 12, 1862. Major RAWLINS: Your orders in reference to McPherson and his troops duly received, and will be carried into effect on the arrival…
WAR DEPARTMENT, Washington, November 2, 1862. Major-General ROSECRANS, Bowling Green, Ky.: When the Cumberland River becomes navigable, you can get a large part of your supplies from Saint Louis. Keep…
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. OF THE ARMY, ADJT. GEN.’S OFFICE, November 4, 1862. No. 328. } Washington, November 4, 1862. * * * * * * * the Cumberland, and…
SPECIAL ORDERS, HEADQUARTERS OF THE ARMY, November 17, 1862. ADJUTANT-GENERAL’S OFFICE, No. 350. Washington, November 17, 1862. III. The Court of Inquiry ordered to assemble the 27th ultimo by Special…
Cincinnati, Ohio, November 19, 1862. Maj. Gen. W. S. ROSECRANS, Nashville, Tenn. : Bruce has been ordered. I hope rebels will fight in Tennessee, but doubt it, unless it bein…
HEADQUARTERS ARMY, Washington, November 24, 1862. Official copy, J. C. KELTON, Assistant Adjutant-General. The official copy of the foregoing letter of General McDowell to the President is appended to the…
HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE POTOMAO, December 14, 1862. December 14, 1862—4 a.m. (Received 4.30 a. m.) I have just returned from the field. Our troops are all over the river…
ORDEBS.] HEADQUARTERS FIRSâ AND SECOND DIVISIONS, RIGHT WING, ARMY OF THE TENNESSEE, January 1, 1863. January 1, 1863. You will at once stop all fortifying and intrenching of your present…
HEADQUARTERS FIRST BRIGADE, U. 8S. VOLUNTEERS, Columbus, Ky., January 5, 1863. Brig. Gen. WILLIS A. GORMAN, Commanding District of Eastern Arkansas : GENERAL: I am forwarding my command to Helena…
WAR DEPARTMENT, Washington, January 14, 1863. Major-General CURTIS, Saint Louis, Mo.: The President’s attention having been called to the recent order of your provost-marshal in Saint Louis, published in the…
HEADQUARTERS OF THE ARMY, February 20, 1863. February 20, 1863. Approved, and respectfully forwarded to Major-General Schenck, commanding, &c., for his information and action. By order of Major-General Halleck: J.…
SPECIAL ORDERS, } HDQBRS. OF THE ARMY, ADJT. GEN.’S OFFICE, February 23, 1863. No. 88. Washington, February 23, 1863. VII. The Court of Inquiry, convened by Special Orders, Nos. 350…
GENERAL ORDERS, } WAR DEPARTMENT, ADJT. GEN.’S OFFICE, February 23, 1863. No. 49 Washington, D. C., February 23, 1863. I. The following rules in regard to paroles, established by the…
SPECIAL ORDERS, } HDQBRS. OF THE ARMY, ADJT. GEN.’S OFFICE, February 23, 1863. No. 88. Washington, February 23, 1863. VII. The Court of Inquiry, convened by Special Orders, Nos. 350…
SPECIAL ORDERS, } HDQRS. OF THE ARMY, ADJT. GEN.’S OFFICE, February 24, 1863. No. 90. Washington, February 24, 1863. * * * * * * * V. Brig. Gen. B.…
HEADQUARTERS OF THE ARMY, February 26, 1863. February 26, 1863. The pontoon boats, &c., referred to in this communication will be turned over to Captain Hine’s orders for transportation to…
SPECIAL ORDERS, } HDQRS. OF THE ARMY, ADJT. GEN.’S OFFICE, February 26, 1863. No. 94. Washington, February 26, 1863. I. Brig: Gen. Joshua T. Owen, U.S. Volunteers, will report to…
HEADQUARTERS OF THE ARMY, Washington, March 16, 1863. your removal. I have no knowledge, official or unofficial, in regard to the allegations of that letter. I saw it stated in…
HEADQUARTERS OF THE ARMY, Washington, March 16, 1863. your removal. I have no knowledge, official or unofficial, in regard to the allegations of that letter. I saw it stated in…