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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.' Civil War-dated ALS signed “H.W. Halleck, Majr Genl,” one page, 7.75 x 9, December 19, 1861. Addressed from “Head Quarters, Dept. of the Mo., St. Louis,” a handwritten letter sent to “Brig Gen U.S. Grant,” who was stationed in Cairo, Illinois, in full: “No such man as 'W. H. Buel Col' known at these Head Quarters. It is most extraordinary that you should have obeyed a telegram sent by an unknown person, & not even purporting to have been given by authority. The prisoners will be immediately returned to Cairo.” In fine condition, with an old repair to the back on one fold split.
Henry W. Halleck took command of the Department of the Missouri on November 9, 1861, replacing John C. Frémont. At that time, Ulysses S. Grant was a brigadier general serving under Halleck’s authority who commanded operations in western Tennessee, including the successful campaigns at Fort Henry and Fort Donelson in early 1862.
Although Halleck rose higher first—becoming General-in-Chief of all Union armies in July 1862—Grant ultimately surpassed him. In March 1864, Congress revived the rank of lieutenant general, and President Lincoln promoted Grant to that position, appointing him General-in-Chief. Grant then assumed supreme command of the Union armies, while Halleck was reassigned to a more administrative role as chief of staff.
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