ALS, 1865 Jan. 25, City Point, Va., to Henry W. Halleck, Washington, D.C.

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ALS, 1865 Jan. 25, City Point, Va., to Henry W. Halleck, Washington, D.C.

Concerns troop movements and travel plans for the Hampton Roads Peace Conference.

1 item (1 p.) in album ; 34 cm.

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SNAC Resource ID: 6806241

Rosenbach Museum & Library

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