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J. P. Garesohe, November 27, 1862
November 27, 1862. No. 23. Nashville, Ienn., November 27, 1862. Information having reached these headquarters to the effect that large quantities of goods of every description are being sold by…
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Benjamin Franklin to James Parker, April 22, 1757
[April 22, 1757] Benjamin Franklin and William Hunter Esquires, His Majesty’s Deputy Post-master General of all His Majesty’s Dominions on the Continent of North America To all to whom these…
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William Hunter to Charles Francis Adams, May 22, 1865
Mr. Hunter to Mr. Adams No. 1420.] Department of State, Washington, May 22, 1865. Sir: The honorable Sir Frederick W. A. Bruce has recently left with me a copy of…
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Unknown to Horatio G. Wright, November 27, 1862
November 27, 1862. . Cincinnati, November 27, 1862. Maj. Gen. HoRATIO G. WRIGHT, Lexington, Ky.: The following, dated this day, just received : Major McLEAN: Operator at Cave City reports…
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Benjamin Franklin to Jane Mecom, April 19, 1757
New York, April 19. 1757 Dear Sister I wrote a few Lines to you yesterday, but omitted to answer yours relating to Sister Douse: 1 As having their own Way…
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Unknown to George H. Thomas, November 27, 1862
Nashville, November 27, 1862. Maj. Gen. GEORGE H. THOMAS, Gallatin: Where are your troops; what doing; where moving? Report fully. By command: J. P. GARESCHE, Assistant Adjutant-General and Chief of…
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Benjamin Franklin to John Lining, April 14, 1757
New-York, April 14. 1757. Sir, It is a long Time since I had the Pleasure of a Line from you. And indeed the Troubles of our Country, with the Hurry…
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William Hunter to Charles Francis Adams, May 19, 1865
Mr. Hunter to Mr. Adams No. 1413.] Department of State, Washington, May 19, 1865. Sir: I have to acknowledge the receipt of your despatch of the 4th of May, No.…
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Benjamin Franklin to Alexander Garden, April 14, 1757
New York, April 14 1757 Sir I am here waiting the Departure of the Pacquet in which I am about to embark for London, and by that means have Leisure…
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Charles Francis Adams to Wm. Hunter, Esq., Acting Secretary of State, Washington, D. C, May 19, 1865
Mr. Adams to Mr. Hunter No. 962.] Legation of the United States, London, May 19, 1865. Sir: I have the honor to transmit herewith copies of a correspondence between Earl…
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CO. R. Thompson to George Henry Thomas, November 27, 1862
Nashville, Tenn., November 27, 1862. Major-General THomAS, Gallatin : I have received the following : An intelligent loyal lady, who staid at Lebanon last night, reports Morgan left there at…
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Benjamin Franklin to Henry Bouquet, April 14, 1757
New York April 14. 1757 Dear Sir I thank you for the Letter you have favour’d me with to Professor Koenig. 9 I shall take care to deliver the other…
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KR. Thompson to Oaptain and Aide-de-Oamp, November 27, 1862
Nashville, Tenn., November 27, 1862. A brigade stationed at Hartsville marched to Tompkinsville within the last two days. Do not think it possible that the enemy could have gone where…
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Benjamin Franklin to Samuel Hazard, April 11, 1757
Philada. April 11th. 1757 4 Sir Your Absence when the Business was to be done for Mr. Greeme, prevented your seeing Messrs. Stevenson’s Letter at that Time, or the Account…
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Unknown to George Henry Thomas, November 27, 1862
Nashville, November 27, 1862. Major-General THOMAS, Gallatin : I have received following from General Boyle: Operator telegraphs that Morgan encamped 5 miles from Glasgow last night. Scott or Forrest is…
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Charles Francis Adams to William Hunter, Esq., Acting Secretary of State, Washington, D. C, May 18, 1865
Mr. Adams to Mr. Hunter No. 960.] Legation of the United States, London, May 18, 1865. Sir: I have the honor to transmit a copy of the London Times of…
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Benjamin Franklin to Joseph Galloway, April 11, 1757
New York, April 11. 1757 Dear Sir, I received the Exemplifications of the Royal Grant, Charter and Commissions at Bristol, and by the Post Copies of the two £100,000 Bills…
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Unknown to William S. Rosecrans, November 27, 1862
Washington, November 27, 1862. Major-General ROSECRANS, Nashville, Tenn. : The General-in-Chief authorizes you to order from Cincinnati such a pontoon train as you require. .Canvas boats are not to be…
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William Hunter to Charles Francis Adams, May 16, 1865
Mr. Hunter to Mr. Adams No. 1405.] Department of State, Washington, May 16, 1865. Sir: I have to acknowledge the receipt of your despatch of the 28th ultimo, No. 940,…
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Horatio G. Wright to HoRATIO G. WRIGHT, Oincinnati, November 26, 1862
Cincinnati, Ohio, November 26, 1862. Brig. Gen. J. T. BOYLE, Commanding, &c., Louisville, Ky.: GENERAL: The letter of Col. John W. Foster, commanding at Henderson, Ky., reporting the arrest in…