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Thomas Jefferson to Thomas Sim Lee, December 15, 1779
Williamsburg Dec. 15. 1779. Sir The inclosed letter which came by a flag of truce from New-York, will, I imagine, inform you that prisoners from your state are sent here…
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P. S.—I also enclose copy of my answer to Mr. Benjamin to consuls and consular agents, June 10, 1863
[(I.)—Circular to consuls and consular agents. Department of State, Richmond, June 10, 1863. Sir: It becomes my duty to inform you that the president has determined to permit no direct…
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Samuel Huntington to Thomas Jefferson, December 15, 1779
Philadelphia, 15 Dec. 1779 . Circular letter to the state executives enclosing a resolve of Congress of this date recommending an embargo on exports.
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Philip H. Sheridan to Alfred Asboth, July 2, 1862
Booneville, July 2, 1862. General ASBOTH, Rienei: GENERAL: I do not wish any farther supports. The enemy have â skedaddled.â The artillery and infantry have all arrived, for which I…
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Ethan A. Hitchcock to James Magee, April 8, 1863
(H.)—Commander Hitchcock to Mr. Magee. Susquehanna, Pensacola Bay, April 8, 1863. Sir: Your communication of the 4th instant has this moment been received by flag of truce. In relation to…
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Samuel Huntington to Thomas Jefferson, December 14, 1779
Philada Decemr 14th 1779 Sir Your Excellency will receive herewith enclos’d two acts of Congress of the 11th instant and one other of this Day by which you will be…
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Charles Walsh to B. M., thirty-one kegs specie, 5,000 dollars each, together 155,000 dollars, January 3, 1863
(G.)—Mr. Walsh to Mr. Scrimgeour. Mobile, January 3, 1863. Dear Sir: This institution deposited in the French consul’s hands, for safekeeping, in May last, thirty-one kegs of specie, containing each…
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Board of War to Thomas Jefferson, December 14, 1779
[ Williamsburg ] 14 Dec. 1779 . After appointment to a majority, De Klauman refused to do duty as a captain and asked Col. Marshall to consider him no longer…
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James Magee to Charles Walsh, November 14, 1862
(E.)—Mr. Magee to Mr. Walsh. Mobile, November 14, 1862. Sir: Your favor of the 11th current duly received, and referring to its contents I beg leave to inform you that…
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Unknown to Julius A. Asboth, July 1, 1862
July 1, 1862. General ASBOTH: GENERAL: I will not want any infantry supports; I have whipped the enemy to-day. I was attacked by General Chalmérs’ cavalry, consisting of Brewer’s, Adams’,…
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Board of War to Board of War, December 14, 1779
Williamsburg, 14 Dec. 1779 . Since there is at present no commissary of prisoners, the vessel bearing a flag from New York should be committed to the care of Richard…
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Charles Walsh to James Magee, November 11, 1862
(D.)—Mr. Walsh to Mr. Magee. Bank of Mobile, Mobile, November 11, 1862. Dear Sir: The State of Alabama is very anxious to insure to its creditors their dues to the…
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Thomas Jefferson to Board of Trade, December 13, 1779
[ Williamsburg ] 13 Dec. 1779 . Order to carry into execution a resolution of the Assembly of 8 Dec., empowering the governor to contract for clothing and provisions for…
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(C.)—Admiral Buchanan to C. S. Mallory, June 4, 1863
(C.)—Admiral Buchanan to Mr. Mallory. Mobile, June 4, 1863. The French consul, M. Portz, has, in his official capacity as acting English consul, introduced me to Mr. Cridland, who has…
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Philip Mazzei to Thomas Jefferson, December 12, 1779
Nantes, Decr. 12th. 1779 Sir A very good piece of intelligence, which I received yesterday, has been followed by very mortifaying news arrived in Town today. Yesterday I was informed,…
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Philip H. Sheridan to Joseph Asboth, July 1, 1862
July 1, 1862. General ASBOTH, Rienzi: GENERAL: The enemy have ten regiments, under General Chalmers. I am still holding them. I want supports, particularly artillery. Let me have them at…
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Unknown to J. O. Kelton, June 30, 1862
June 30, 1862. June 30, 1862. Col. J. O. KELTON, Assistant Adjutant-General, Corinth, Miss. : I report the following for the information of the commanding general : Murphyâs brigade left…
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George Washington to Thomas Jefferson, December 11, 1779
Morristown [ New Jersey ] December 11, 1779 . Warns of a probable British undertaking involving the Convention troops.
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his to Declared to before me this 4th day of June, A. D. 1863, June 6, 1863
[Enclosure 7 in No. 8.] Declaration of William Hanna. Bahama Islands, Eleuthera. Be it remembered, that on this 4th day of June, in the year of our Lord 1863, personally…
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Thomas Jefferson to Benjamin Harrison, December 11, 1779
[ Williamsburg, 11? Dec. 1779 . JHD description begins Journal of the House of Delegates of the Commonwealth of Virginia (cited by session and date of publication) description ends ,…