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Edwin M. Stanton to George Washington, July 1, 1864
GRANT’S HEADQUARTERS, July 1, 1864. July 1, 1864—5.30 p. m. (Received 8.10 a. m. 2d.) One of General Meade’s scouts is just in, who left Wilson’s command this morning at…
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Letters from Edwin M. Stanton
B. 1814 · D. 1869
Edwin McMasters Stanton was an American lawyer and politician who served as the 27th United States secretary of war under U.S. president Abraham Lincoln during most of the American Civil War. Stanton's management helped organize the massive military resources of the North and guide the Union to victory. However, he was criticized by many Union generals, who perceived Stanton as overcautious and a micromanager.
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E. M. Stanton, July 3, 1864
GENERAL GRANT’S HEADQUARTERS, July 3, 1864. July 3, 1864—3.30 p.m. (Received 8 p. m.) There is pretty good evidence that Early is now here, and all of Ewell’s corps with…
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Edwin M. Stanton to Armies operating against Richmond, July 8, 1864
HEADQUARTERS IN THE FIELD, City Point, Va., July 8, 1864. Nothing of much importance this morning. Firing pretty active in the trenches yesterday, but without consequence. Directions have been given…
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Edwin M. Stanton to William H. Seward, July 8, 1864
Mr. Stanton to Mr. Seward War Department, Washington City, July 8, 1864. Sir: I have the honor to transmit herewith a copy of the report of the Adjutant General in…
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Edwin M. Stanton to William H. Seward, September 19, 1864
Mr. Stanton to Mr. Seward War Department, Washington, September 19, 1864. Sir: I enclose to you the following extract from a despatch from Major General Canby, received last night, dated…
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Edwin M. Stanton to Josiah Gorgas, September 22, 1864
C. S. ARMORY, Richmond C. S. ARMORY, Richmond, September 22, 1864. Col. J. GORGAS, Chief of Ordnance: COLONEL: I beg to present for your information a list of rifle muskets…
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Edwin M. Stanton to Respectfully returned to the President, November 5, 1864
QUARTERMASTER-GENERAL’S OFFICE, Richmond, November 5, 1864. Respectfully returned to the Secretary of War in accordance with ne suggestion, with the following draught of the proposed general order: 1. When free…
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Secretary of War, November 24, 1864
Richmond, Va., November 24, 1864. General GILBERT S. MEEM, Shenandoah County, Va.: Sir: The memorial of the justices of Shenandoah County, submitted by you to the President, has been by…
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Edwin M. Stanton to William H. Seward, December 8, 1864
Mr. Stanton to Mr. Seward War Department, Washington, December 8, 1864. Sir: Referring to your letter of the 14th ultimo, enclosing a copy of a communication from Lord Lyons relative…
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Edwin M. Stanton to Edwin M. Stanton, January 21, 1865
January 21, 1865. ; Washington, D. C., January 21, 1865. Hon..E. M. STANTON, Secretary of War: Sir: I have authorized Colonel Mulford, agent of exchange, to renew negotiations for the…
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Edwin M. Stanton, January 21, 1865
HEADQUARTERS ARMIES OF THE UNITED STATES, January 21, 1865. ; Washington, D. C., January 21, 1865. Hon..E. M. STANTON, Secretary of War: Sir: I have authorized Colonel Mulford, agent of…
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Edwin M. Stanton to William H. Seward, February 10, 1865
Mr. Stanton to Mr. Seward War Department, Washington City, February 10, 1865. Sir: I have the honor to transmit to you a report of Major General Canby, commanding the military…
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Edwin M. Stanton to Ulysses S. Grant, March 20, 1865
WAR DEPARTMENT, Washington City, March 20, 1565—11 a.m.. Lieutenant-General GRANT: I saw General Gordon at Norfolk. He is content to remain in command there and unless you think differently it…
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Edwin M. Stanton to William H. Seward, March 27, 1865
Mr. Stanton to Mr. Seward War Department, Washington City, March 27, 1865. Sir: The communication of Earl Russell, herewith enclosed, was, at your request, transmitted by this department to Lieutenant…
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[Untitled], April 22, 1865
[Untitled] War Department, Washington, April 22, 1865. Major General Dix, New York: In a despatch dated at Mobile, five o’clock p. m., April 24, Major General Canby reports as follows.…
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[Untitled], April 24, 1865
[From the National Intelligencer of April 24, 1865.] [Untitled] War Department, Washington, D. C. April 22—10 p. m. Major General John A. Dix, New York: Yesterday evening a bearer of…
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Edwin M. Stanton to Edwin M. Stanton, October 20, 1865
Washington, D. C. Washington, D. C., October 20, 1865. Secretartj of War: Sir: I have the honor to submit the following statement of finances and general transactions of the Medical…
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Edwin M. Stanton to Hon, January 19, 1866
Mr. Stanton to Mr. Seward War Department, Washington City, January 19, 1866. Sir: In compliance with the request contained in your letter of this date for official information respecting the…
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Edwin M. Stanton to F. W. Seward, May 19, 1866
Mr Stanton to Mr. F. W. Seward. War Department, Washington City, May 19, 1866. Sir: I have the honor to acknowledge yours of the 17th, accompanying a report of the…
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Edwin M. Stanton to William H. Seward, September 14, 1866
No. 1. [Untitled] War Department, Washington City, September 14, 1866. Sir: I have the honor to transmit herewith a communication of August 24, 1866, to Major General Sheridan, commanding the…
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Edwin M. Stanton to William H. Seward, December 11, 1866
Mr. Stanton to Mr. Seward War Department, Washington City, December 11, 1866. Sir: I have the honor to submit the accompanying telegraphic report from General Sheridan to General [Grant,] relating…
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Edwin M. Stanton to William H. Seward, March 20, 1867
Mr. Stanton to Mr. Seward. War Department, Washington City, March 20, 1867. Sir: I have the honor to transmit, for the consideration of the Department of State, a copy of…