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William Franklin to Elizabeth Graeme, April 7, 1757
Elizabeth Town, April 7, 1757 My dearest Betsy Our Horses are baiting, which gives me a few spare Moments. I seize them to let my Charmer know of my Welfare.…
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Unknown to William S. Rosecrans, November 26, 1862
Gallatin, November 26, 1862. Col. J. P. GARESOHE, Chief of Staff : Have ordered Rousseau to send two of his best regiments in wagons to intercept rebel cavalry, and capture…
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Isaac Norris to Benjamin Franklin, April 7, 1757
April 7th. 1757 My Friend B Franklin The Clerk calls upon me to sign the Indian Trade Bill now sent down by the Governor who adheres to his Amendments and…
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C. R. Thompson to Oaptain and Aide-de-Oamp, November 26, 1862
Nashville, Tenn., November 26, 1862. Major-General THOMAS, Gallatin: Colonel Bruce telegraphs from Russellville that he has reliable information that 1,200 rebel cavalry crossed the Cumberland near Harpeth Shoals yesterday. Send…
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Benjamin Franklin to Deborah Franklin, April 5, 1757
Trenton, April 5. 1757 My dear Child, We found the Roads much better than we expected, and got here well before Night. My kind Friend Mr. Griffitts’s 7 Carriage appearing…
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Charles Francis Adams to W. Hunter, Esq., Acting Secretary of State, Washington, D. C, May 11, 1865
Mr. Adams to Mr. Hunter No. 954.] Legation of the United States, London, May 11, 1865. Sir: I have the honor to transmit a large number of addresses and resolutions,…
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J. P. Garesohe to William W. Lowe, November 26, 1862
_ HEADQUARTERS, Nashville, Tenn., November 26, 1862. Col. W. W. LowE, Commanding Officer, Fort Donelson, Tenn. : Twelve hundred rebel cavalry crossed the Cumberland at Harpeth Shoals yesterday. Be alert.…
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Israel Pemberton to John Fothergill, April 4, 1757
[April 4, 1757] Dear Friend As I am sensible thou art well acquainted with Benja. Franklin’s Character a recommendation of him seems unnecessary, yet as I would not be deficient…
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Unknown to S. D. Bruce, November 26, 1862
Nashville, Tenn., November 26, 1862. Col. S. D. BRUCE, Russeliville, Ky. : Look out for the enemy, and endeavor to make them wish they had never crossed the river. I…
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Isaac Norris to Benjamin Franklin, April 4, 1757
April 4th. 1757 My Worthy Friend Benjamin Franklin, The interfering in those Weighty matters you are charged with, either by an Attempt to explain what you are fully Master of…
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J. P. Garesche to Ky., Mid. And E. Tenn., N. Ala., And SW. VA. [cuar. Xxx, November 26, 1862
Nashville, November 26, 1862. Colonel BRUCE, . Commanding Officer, Russellville : You can retain the Fourth Kentucky till the rebel cavalry, reported by you, are captured or run back. Telegraph…
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Benjamin Franklin to Deborah Franklin, April 4, 1757
[April 4, 1757] Know all Men by these Presents, That I Benjamin Franklin of the City of Philadelphia Printer Have constituted, made and appointed, and by these Presents do constitute,…
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Horatio G. Wright to Waar Department, November 25, 1862
Cincinnati, Ohio, November 25, 1862. Col. J. Dixs, JR., Oommanding Thirty-ninth Kentucky Volunteers, Oamp Finnell, near Piketon, Pike County, Kentucky : CoLONEL: Your letter of the 17th instant was received…
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William Hunter to Charles Francis Adams, May 15, 1865
Mr. Hunter to Mr. Adams No. 1403.] Department of State, Washington, May 15, 1865. Sir: I have to acknowledge the receipt of your despatch of the 28th ultimo, No. 938,…
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Horatio G. Wright to George W. Cullum, November 25, 1862
Cincinnati, Ohio, November 25, 1862. Brig. Gen. G. W. CULLUM, Ohief of Staff, &c., Hdqrs. of the Army, Washington, D. O.: GENERAL: I have the honor to transmit herewith a…
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Benjamin Franklin to William Dunlap, April 4, 1757
Philada. April 4. 1757 Mr. Dunlap I now appoint you Postmaster of Philadelphia, during our Absence, as it will be some present Employment for you till our Return; when I…
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Charles Francis Adams to William Hunter, Esq., Acting Secretary of State, Washington, D. C, May 11, 1865
Mr. Adams to Mr. Hunter No. 953.] Legation of the United States, London, May 11, 1865. Sir: Among the addresses and resolutions which have of late been sent to me…
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J. D. Kurtz, November 19, 1862
Louisville, November 19, 1862. The letter of explanation of Colonel Dent states the matter fully. I do not believe the grounds of complaint are well founded, except as to fees…
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Benjamin Franklin to Charles Norris, April 2, 1757
Saturday Afternoon [April 2, 1757] Dear Sir The enclos’d Account was settled by the late Commissioners, on which there is due to me £26 17 s . 10 d .…
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Charles Francis Adams to William Hunter, Esq., Acting Secretary of State, Washington, DC, May 11, 1865
Mr. Adams to Mr. Hunter No. 949.] Legation of the United States, London, May 11, 1865. Sir: In reference to the subject-matter of the despatch from the department No. 1314,…