Statistics for occurrence #1 of “Halleck” in chapter 27, page 387 of John G. Nicolay, A Short Life of Abraham Lincoln, condensed from Nicolay and Hayes' Abraham Lincoln: A History:
...ntment was mitigated by the quickly following news of the magnificent defense, and the successful stand made by General Thomas at the close of the battle.
Mr. Lincoln immediately wrote in a note to Halleck :
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