General Halleck Dies After Illness in Louisville
The morning telegraph reports Major General Henry Wager Halleck died Sunday evening at his Louisville home from brain congestion. Born 1819 in Oneida County New York Halleck rose from West Point to engineer and law careers before guiding Union forces in Missouri during the Civil War. His leadership included decisive campaigns, harsh measures on fugitive slaves, and restoring discipline in Missouri while serving as interim Secretary of War. The Louisville death ends a long public life noted for its plain habits and scholarly pursuits.
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