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46,149 letters[Enclosure 19 in No. 5.] Mr. Tupper to Commander Clarey, U. S. N. Provincial Secretary’s Office, Halifax, Nova Scotia, December 19, 1863. Sir: In reply to your letters of to-day,…
[1 October 1779] I do promise on my parole of honor that I will not depart out of the limits which shall from time to time be prescribed to me…
[Enclosure 18 in No. 5.] Commander Clarey, U. S. N., to the provincial secretary. “Dacotah,” Halifax, December 18, 1863. Sir: Upon closing my reply to your first communication of to-day…
Philada 30th Septr 1779 Sir You will receive herewith enclosed a Copy of an Act of Congress of the 29th instant with Copys of the letters refferred to in it…
[Enclosure 17 in No. 5.] Commander Clarey, U. S. N., to Mr. Tupper. “Dacotah,” Halifax, Nova Scotia, December 18, 1863. Sir: I beg to acknowledge the receipt of your communication…
HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE NORTHWEST, Camp at Valley Mills, Va, May 2, 1862. COLONEL: You being the senior officer present with your brigade, you will assume command of it, and…
Williamsburg Sep. 25. 1779. Sir The various calamities which during the present year have befallen our crops of wheat, have reduced them so very low as to leave us little…
[Enclosure 16 in No. 5.] Mr. Tupper to Commander Clarey, U. S. N. Provincial Secretary’s Office, Halifax, Nova Scotia, December 18, 1863. Sir: I have it in command from his…
Frankfort in Germany Sep. 24th. 1779 Sir His Excellency Governor Henry was pleased in 1777, with the advice of the Council, to appoint me Agent in France for the State…
[Enclosure 10 in No. 5.] Mr. Tupper to Commander Clarey. Provincial Secretary’s Office, Halifax, Nova Scotia, December 18, 1863. Sir: I am commanded by his honor the administrator of the…
Chantilly, 23 Sep. 1779 . This letter to be delivered by Messrs. Loyauté and Le Maire. The latter is in unfortunate circumstances. All his private effects are detained on board…
[Enclosure 9 in No. 5.] Commander Clarey, U. S. N., to Mr. Tupper. Dacotah, Halifax, December 17, 1863. Sir: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your communication…
Louisville Sepr. 23d 1779 Dr Sir I am happy to find that your Sentiments Respecting a fortification at or near the Mouth of Ohio is so agreable to the Ideas…
[Enclosure 8 in No. 5.] Mr. Tupper to commanding officers of United States ship Halifax, Nova Scotia. Provincial Secretary’s Office, Halifax, Nova Scotia, December 17, 1863. Sir: Three war steamers…
Chantilly Septr. 20. 1779 Dear Sir I have the honor of inclosing you a letter that Mr. Mazzie formerly sent to me, and which having been mislaid among a number…
[Enclosure 6 in No. 5.] Mr. Harley to the Receiver General. Custom-House, La Havre, December 18, 1863. Sir: The Chesapeake sailed about 9 a. m. on Wednesday. She has landed…
Philadelphia, 14 Sep. 1779 . Circular letter to the state executives enclosing resolves of Congress of 21 Aug. relative to an embargo; of 25 Aug. against restrictions on inland trade;…
[Enclosure 5 in No. 5.] Mr. Harley to the Receiver General. Custom-House, La Havre, December 14, 1863. Sir: I understood this morning that a steamer lay opposite Mr. William McKenny’s…
Head Quarters West Point Septr. 13th. 1779 Sir I have the honor to inclose your Excellency the Copy of a Letter from Mr. Loring British Commissary of Prisoners to our…
[Enclosure 4 in No. 5.] Mr. Tupper to Mr. Gunnison. Halifax, Nova Scotia, December 14, 1863. Sir: I have it in command from his honor the administrator of the government…