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46,149 lettersCaptain Inglefield, to Laird Brothers. Her Majesty’s Steamer Majestic, Rock Ferry, October 28, 1863. Gentlemen: At 10 o’clock to-morrow morning I shall send a lieutenant, the chief engineer, boatswain, and…
In council July 1. 1779. If the board of trade will be pleased to resolve on the quantity of tobacco they think necessary to be purchased I will submit their…
Williamsburgh June 30. 1779. Sir I beg you will be pleased to ascribe to the change in our administration and to my not becoming immediately possessed of all the business…
[Untitled] Custom-House, October 28, 1863. Dear Sir: We have received instructions to transmit to Mr. Bravay a notice of seizure similar to that which was handed to you yesterday. Will…
Williamsburg June 30th. 1779. Sir Since writing the within, I learn that the Caswell Galley is sunk at her station, that her bottom is eaten out, and her original form…
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF OREGON, March 20, 1862. No. 7. Fort Vancouver, Wash. Ter., March 20, 1862. Assoon as steam-boat communication with The Dalles is re-established Company B…
[ Williamsburg ] 30 June and 1 July 1779 . Instructions desired concerning purchase of sundry articles from Thomas Pierce, John Carter, and Richard Burnly. Signed by Whiting, Ambler, and…
Laird Brothers to Captain Inglefield, H. M. S. Majestic. Birkenhead Iron Works, Birkenhead, October 24, 1863. Sir: Owing to the dense fog, we were unable to open our dock this…
Philadelphia, 29 June 1779 . Circular letter to the state executives enclosing an extract of a letter from Gen. Washington of 11 June and a resolve of Congress of 28…
Laird Brothers to Captain Inglefield, H. M. S. Majestic. Birkenhead Iron Works, BirkenJiead, October 22, 1863. Sir: With reference to your letter of the 19th instant, as we were unable…
[ Williamsburg ] 29 June 1779 . There are no more than 1,450 hhds. of tobacco on hand belonging to the public and unengaged by contract. Instructions requested for procuring…
Captain Inglefield, R. N., H. M. S. Majestic, to Laird Brothers. Her Majesty’s Steamer Majestic, Rock Ferry, October 20, 1863. Gentlemen: I beg to acknowledge the receipt of your letter…
In Council June 26th. 1779 Sir At the request of the directors of the public Buildings in Richmond, I am to desire that you will provide for them locks of…
Laird Brothers to Captain Inglefield, R. N., H. M. S. Majestic. Birkenhead Iron Works, Birkenhead, October 19, 1863. Sir: Referring to our letter of the 14th instant, we beg to…
Laird Brothers to Captain Inglefield, R. N., H. M. S. Majestic. Birkenhead Works, Birkenhead, October 14, 1863. Sir: We beg to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of this date,…
Williamsburgh June 26. 1779 A friend of mine (Mr. Henry Skipwith) is very desirous [of] locating 5000 acres of land in the country through which you will pass while running…
[ Williamsburg ] 26 June 1779 . Approval requested for the purchase of cloth for the army and navy. Signed by Thomas Whiting and Jacquelin Ambler. Countersigned: “In council July…
Philadelphia, June 25h. 1779. Sir Permit me to recommend to your particular Notice and Civilities Monsr: de Francy , who is the Agent of Monsr: de Beaumarchais , and honoured…
E. Morgan, surveyor, her Majesty’s customs, Liverpool, to Laird Brothers. Surveyor’s Office, Customs, October, 9, 1863. Gentlemen: I hereby beg to give you notice that, by directions of the honorable…
Williamsburgh June 25. 1779 Sir Your favors of the 18th . instant came to hand yesterday. I had written that very day to Col. Bland to allow Lt. Campbell and…