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Thomas Jefferson to Isaac Zane, December 8, 1778
Williamsburgh Dec. 8. 1778. Dear Zane I was much disappointed at not meeting with you here for many reasons: one or two of them I will explain to you. my…
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Unknown to Joseph W. Wadsworth, April 19, 1862
Washington City, April 19, 1862. ort of Assistant Inspector-General Maj. Roger Jones of the forces asmy at 7 o’clock p. m. at north end of Long Bridge and Aqucduct. General…
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Thomas Jefferson to Benjamin Harrison, June 18, 1779
Williamsburg, June 18, 1779. Sir The committee appointed in pursuance of an act of General Assembly passed in 1776, intituled “An act for the revision of the laws,â€� have according…
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John Russell, 1st Earl Russell to Mes, December 18, 1863
Her Majesty’s Treasury to Laird Brothers. 18,046 } 18/12. 17,571 Treasury Chambers, December 18, 1863. Gentlemen: With further reference to your letter of the 7th instant, respecting the present condition…
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Paget to Mes, December 12, 1863
[In replying, quote the following initial letter M.] The Admiralty to Laird Brothers. Admiralty, December 12, 1863. Gentlemen: I have received and laid before my lords commissioners of the admiralty…
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Thomas Jefferson to Committee of the Continental Congress, June 18, 1779
Williamsburgh June 18. 1779. Sir Inclosed you will receive the information you formerly desired on the subject of the barracks ordered to be built at Frederick. Some difference will appear…
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Henry Hammond to Mes, December 11, 1863
Her Majesty’s Foreign Office to Laird Brothers. Foreign Office, December 11, 1863. Gentlemen: I am directed by Earl Russell to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 7th instant,…
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John Russell, 1st Earl Russell to Mes, December 10, 1863
Her Majesty’s Treasury to Laird Brothers. Treasury Chambers, December 10, 1863. Gentlemen: I am desired by the lords commissioners of her Majesty’s treasury to acknowledge the receipt of your letter,…
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Thomas Jefferson to Theodorick Bland, June 18, 1779
Williamsburg, June 18th, 1779. Sir Yours of the 14th inst. , came to hand this day. * * * with respect to Col. Finnie, as a continental officer, [we decline…
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John Russell, 1st Earl Russell to Mes, November 3, 1863
Her Majesty’s Treasury to Laird Brothers. [Immediate.] 15,467 } 3/11. 15,608 15,646 Treasury Chambers, November 3, 1863. Gentlemen: I am commanded by the lords commissioners of her Majesty’s treasury to…
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Thomas Jefferson to Richard Henry Lee, June 17, 1779
Williamsburgh June 17 1779 Dear Sir I received your letter and kind congratulations for which I return you my thanks. In a virtuous government, and more especially in times like…
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John Russell, 1st Earl Russell to Mes, November 2, 1863
[Immediate.] Her Majesty’s Treasury to Laird Brothers. Treasury Chambers, November 2, 1863. Gentlemen: In reply to your letter of the 30th ultimo, representing the danger which the iron-clad vessels now…
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Thomas Jefferson to Benjamin Harrison, June 17, 1779
[ Williamsburg, 17? June 1779 . JHD description begins Journal of the House of Delegates of the Commonwealth of Virginia (cited by session and date of publication) description ends ,…
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Henry Hammond to Mes, November 2, 1863
Her Majesty’s Foreign Office to Laird Brothers. Foreign Office, November 2, 1863. Gentlemen: I am directed by Earl Russell to acknowledge the receipt of your telegraphic message of the 31st…
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John Jay to Thomas Jefferson, June 16, 1779
Philadelphia 16th June 1779 Sir Copies of two Acts of Congress of the 14th Inst. are herewith enclosed. One recommending to the States to exempt Drivers of Waggons from Militia…
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G Romaine to Mes, October 30, 1863
[In replying, quote the following initial letter M.] Her Majesty’s Admiralty to Laird Brothers. Admiralty, October 30, 1863. Gentlemen: I am commanded by my lords commissioners of the admiralty to…
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Theodorick Bland to Thomas Jefferson, June 14, 1779
Charlotteville June 14th 1779 Sr Having been inform’d that since your Excellencys Appointment to the Government of this Commonwealth your residence will be chiefly, if not entirely at the seat…
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Henry Hammond to Mes, October 30, 1863
Her Majesty’s Foreign Office to Laird Brothers. Foreign Office, October 30, 1863. Gentlemen: I am directed by Earl Russell to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 29th instant,…
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Unknown to George B. McClellan, August 28, 1862
Manassas Junction, August 28, 1862. I sent you a dispatch a few minutes ago directing you to move on Gum Spring to intercept Jackson. Since then I have received your…
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Thomas Jefferson to Christian Charles de Klauman, June 12, 1779
In council June 12. 1779. Capt. de Klauman being already sufficiently authorized to inspect and state the quantity and condition of all military stores within this commonwealth and to require…