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Hamilton Fish to Robert C. Schenck, June 20, 1871
No. 210. Mr. Fish to General Schenck No. 9.] Department of State, Washington, June 20, 1871. Sir: Referring to my No. 3 of the 19th ultimo, in relation to the…
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Letters from Hamilton Fish
B. 1808 · D. 1893
Hamilton Fish was an American statesman who served as the sixteenth governor of New York from 1849 to 1850, a United States senator from New York from 1851 to 1857, and the 26th U.S. secretary of state from 1869 to 1877. Fish was the most trusted advisor to President Ulysses S. Grant and recognized as the pillar of Grant's presidency. He is considered one of the nation's most effective U.S. secretaries of state by scholars, known for his judiciousness and efforts towards reform and diplomatic moderation. He settled the controversial Alabama Claims with the United Kingdom, developing the concept of international arbitration and avoided war with Spain over Cuban independence by coolly handling the volatile Virginius incident. He also organized a peace conference and treaty between South American countries and Spain.
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Hamilton Fish to United States, June 21, 1871
No. 53. Mr. Fish to Mr. Hurlbut. No. 43.] Department of State, Washington, June 21, 1871. Sir: I transmit a copy of dispatch. No. 102, of the 30th ultimo, addressed…
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Hamilton Fish to Sir Edward Thornton, June 24, 1871
No. 224. Mr. Fish to Sir Edward Thornton Department of State, Washington, June 24, 1871. Sir: Much anxiety is expressed and made known to this Department on the part of…
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Hamilton Fish to Bassett, June 24, 1871
No. 251. [Extract.] Mr. Fish to Mr. Bassett No. 77.] Department of State, Washington, June 24, 1871. Sir: Since the last instruction to you upon the subject, reiterated representations have…
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Hamilton Fish to Friedrich von Gerolt, June 26, 1871
No. 192. Mr. Fish to Baron Gerolt Department of State, Washington, June 26, 1871. Sir: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your note of the 23d instant,…
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Hamilton Fish to George Bancroft, July 18, 1871
Mr. Fish to Mr. Bancroft. No. 351.] Department of State, Washington, July 18, 1871. Sir: I transmit to you herewith the draught of a note which, in con junction with…
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Hamilton Fish to P. S.—It being understood that His Imperial Majesty is now in Europe, a copy of this instruction and of its inclosure will be forwarded to General Schenck, with instructions to confer with Her Majesty’s government, and, if it shall be deemed advisable, in view of the short time remaining for the appointment of an arbitrator, to also take steps to bring the subject there to the attention of His Imperial Majesty, July 18, 1871
[Inclosure 1.] Mr. Fish to Mr. Partridge No. 5] Department of State, Washington, July 18, 1871. Sir: I transmit to you herewith the draught of a note which you will…
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Hamilton Fish to A. T. Akerman, Attorney General, August 1, 1871
No. 238. 4.—PAYMENTS TO GREAT BRITAIN UNDER THE TREATY OF JULY 1, 1863. Mr. Fish to Mr. Akerman Department of State, Washington, August 1, 1871. Sir: I have the honor…
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Hamilton Fish to Robert C. Schenck, August 9, 1871
[Telegram.] Mr. Fish to General Schenck Washington, August 9. Inform Lord Granville by note that the President has named Judge James S. Frazer, late of the supreme court of Indiana,…
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Hamilton Fish to Robert C. Schenck, August 11, 1871
No. 215. [Extract.] Mr. Fish to General Schenck No. 44.] Department of State, Washington, August 11, 1871. Sir: Shortly before Sir Edward Thornton sailed for Europe, he suggested the name…
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Hamilton Fish to Frederick F. Low, September 20, 1871
No. 39. Mr. Fish to Mr. Low No. 54.] Department of State, Washington, September 20, 1871. Sir: With reference to your dispatch of the 20th of June last, (No. 74,)…
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Hamilton Fish to Washburne, October 9, 1871
No. 124. Mr. Fish to Mr. Washburne. Department of State, Washington, October 9, 1871. No. 335.] Sir: The following extract from a report made by Minister Leon to the Congress…
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Hamilton Fish to Hudson, October 9, 1871
No. 244. Mr. Fish to Mr. Hudson. No. 36.] Department of State, Washington, October 9, 1871. Sir: Your dispatch No. 40, of the 20th of August last, has been received.…
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Hamilton Fish to Correct translation. S. A. Hurlbut, October 11, 1871
No. 58. Mr. Fish to Mr. Hurlbut No. 46.] Department of State, Washington, October 11, 1871. Sir: Your dispatch of the 17th of August last has been received. It is…
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No. 5., October 14, 1871
No. 5. Department of State, Washington, October 14, 1871. [Circular No. 13.] To the Diplomatic and Consular Officers of the United States: Gentlemen: I transmit herewith for your instruction, and…
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Hamilton Fish to Correct translation. S. A. Hurlbut, October 24, 1871
No. 59. Mr. Fish to Mr. Hurlbut No. 48.] Department of State, Washington, October 24, 1871. Sir: I transmit a copy of a letter of the 20th instant, addressed to…
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Hamilton Fish to James R, Partridge, October 26, 1871
No. 49. Mr. Fish to Mr. Partridge. Department of State, Washington, October 26, 1871. No. 21.] Sir: Your dispatch No. 8, of the 9th ultimo, was duly received. That part…
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Hamilton Fish to The State of Texas , County of Cameron, ss: I, Robert B. Foster, clerk of the district court in and for the county of Cameron, fifteenth judicial district, State of Texas, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy of the report of the grand jury for Cameron County, impaneled at the August term, 1871. Read in open court August 28, 1871, and ordered filed. In testimony whereof, witness my hand and seal of said court this 21st day of September, A. D. 1871. [s. s.] R. B. FOSTER, Clerk District Court, Cameron County, Texas, October 28, 1871
No. 261. Mr. Fish to Mr. Nelson. Department of State, Washington, October 28, 1871. No. 194.] Sir: I transmit a copy of a letter of the 30th ultimo, addressed to…
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Hamilton Fish to Nelson, October 31, 1871
No. 263. Mr. Fish to Mr. Nelson. Department of State, Washington, October 31, 1871. No. 195.] Sir: I transmit a copy of a dispatch of the 26th ultimo, addressed to…
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Hamilton Fish to Nelson, November 1, 1871
No. 264. Mr. Fish to Mr. Nelson. Department of State, Washington, November 1, 1871. No. 197.] Sir: Your dispatch No. 454, of the 9th ultimo, informing this Department of the…
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Hamilton Fish to James R, Partridge, November 10, 1871
No. 51. Mr. Fish to Mr. Partridge. Department of State, Washington, November 10, 1871. No. 22.] Sir: Your dispatch No. 16, of the 29th of September last, in relation to…
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Hamilton Fish to Jefferson Davis, November 14, 1871
No. 3. Mr. Fish to Mr. Davis. Department of State, Washington, November 14, 1871. Sir: Your appointment and acceptance of the position of Agent of the United States before the…
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Hamilton Fish to Washburne, November 20, 1871
No. 126. Mr. Fish to Mr. Washburne. Department of State, Washington, November 20, 1871. No. 358.] Sir: I have to acknowledge the receipt of your dispatch of the 30th ultimo,…
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Hamilton Fish to Rumsey Wing, November 23, 1871
No. 110. Mr. Fish to Mr. Wing. Department of State, Washington, November 23, 1871. No. 65.] Sir: Your dispatch, No. 151, of the 17th ultimo, in relation to the case…