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Thomas Jefferson to James Innes, December 28, 1779
In Council Dec 28th. 1779. Sir The Board has taken into consideration the several parts of Colo. Marshalls Letter , and I now do myself the pleasure of communicating to…
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GARNER, Chief of Staff to Acting Consul Cridland, June 7, 1863
[Enclosure 1 in No. 3] Colonel Garner to Acting Consul Cridland. Headquarters Department of the Gulf, Mobile, Alabama, June 7, 1863. Sir: The major general commanding directs me to revoke…
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George Washington to Thomas Jefferson, December 26, 1779
Head Qrs: Morris Town Decr the 26 1779 Sir On the 13th. Instant I had the honor to receive your Excellency’s Letter of the 28th Ulto. with a copy of…
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Thomas Jefferson to Thomas Sim Lee, December 26, 1779
Williamsburg Decr. 26. 1779. Sir I am much obliged by your friendly communication of the intelligence from the Chevalier de la Luzerne. It was delivered to me on the 22d.…
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Judah P. Benjamin to James M. Mason , Commissioner, June 6, 1863
[Untitled] Department of State, Richmond, June 6, 1863. Sir: Herewith you will receive copies of the following papers: (A.) Letter of George Moore, esq., her Britannic Majesty’s consul in Richmond,…
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George Washington to Thomas Jefferson, December 25, 1779
Head Quarters Morristown 25h. Decr. 1779 Sir I had the honor of addressing your Excellency on the 11h: inst. I then informed you it was reported that the fleet, which…
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By the President: J. P. Benjamin to M. Paul, June 10, 1863
[Enclosure 4 in No. 2.] Mr. Benjamin to M. Paul. Department of State, Richmond, June 10, 1863. Sir: It becomes my duty to inform you that the president has determined…
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Thomas Jefferson to Unknown, December 25, 1779
Williamsburg Dec. 25. 1779. Dear Sir The difficulties, which you proposed to me as to the commission of the peace I will endeavor to answer, as a private friend, for…
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Lay to the Commandant of Conscripts, Macon, Georgia, May 22, 1863
[Enclosure 3 in No. 2.] Colonel Lay to the Commandant of Conscripts, Macon, Georgia. Bureau of Conscription, Richmond, Va., May 22, 1863. Sir: The letter of Colonel Weems of the…
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Thomas Jefferson to Benjamin Harrison, December 23, 1779
In Council Dec. 23. 1779. Sir The inclosed letter from Governor Lee and intelligence (from the French Minister) accompanying it, gives reason to apprehend that the enemy meditate an invasion…
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Geoege Moore to Richard Lyons, 1st Viscount Lyons, June 16, 1863
[Enclosure 2 in No. 2.] Consul Moore to Lord Lyons. Washington, June 16, 1863. My Lord: Since I had the honor of addressing your lordship from Richmond, I have orally…
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Thomas Jefferson to Board of War, December 23, 1779
In Council Dec. 23d. 1779. The Board approves of the whole of the foregoing measures except as follows. They think the particular works of defence [to] be constructed at York…
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Geoege Moore to Richard Lyons, 1st Viscount Lyons, June 9, 1863
[Enclosure 1 in No. 2.] Consul Moore to Lord Lyons. Richmond, June 9, 1863. My Lord: I have the honor to state that as the exigencies of the public service…
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Geoege Moore to James M. Mason , Commissioner, June 16, 1863
No. 2. [Extract.] (Lord Lyons to Earl Russell.——(Received June 28.) Washington, June 16, 1863. Mr. Moore arrived here yesterday, and delivered to me a despatch dated the 6th instant, reporting…
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Board of War to Thomas Jefferson, December 23, 1779
War Office Wmsburg Dec. 23d. 1779. The Board advise that the most expeditious measures be immediately adopted, to remove to places of Safety both up James and York river all…
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Geoege Moore to By the President: J. P. Benjamin, June 6, 1863
[Enclosure 4 in No. 1.] Consul Moore to Mr. Benjamin. Richmond, June 6, 1863. Sir: I have the honor to acknowledge your communication of yesterday’s date, transmitting to me the…
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Board of Trade to Board of Trade, December 23, 1779
[ Williamsburg ] 23 Dec. 1779 . The commanders of two vessels from Bermuda with salt to exchange for corn submit a proposal, enclosed. The terms agreed upon last July…
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Jefferson Davis to By the President: J. P. Benjamin, June 5, 1863
[Enclosure 3 in No. 1.] Letters patent revoking the exequatur of George Moore, her Britannic Majesty’s consul at Richmond. Jefferson Davis, president of the Confederate States of America, To all…
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Thomas Sim Lee to Thomas Jefferson, December 20, 1779
In Council Annapolis 20th. Decr. 1779 Sir The enclosed is a Copy of Intelligence, this Moment received by this Board, from his Excellency the Chevalier De la Luzerne. We have…
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Judah P. Benjamin to Consul Moore, June 5, 1863
[Enclosure 2 in No. 1.] Mr. Benjamin to Consul Moore. Department of State, Richmond, June 5, 1863. Sir: The president of the Confederate States has been informed that, in consequence…