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Charles Francis Adams to William. H. Seward, February 3, 1865
Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward No. 869.] Legation of the United States. London, February 3, 1865. Sir. I transmit a copy of the London Times, of the 31st ultimo, containing…
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Benjamin Franklin to Robert Hunter Morris, January 14, 1756
Bethlehem, Jany. 14 1756 Sir As we drew near this Place, we met a Number of Waggons, and many People moving off with their Effects and Families from the Irish…
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James D. Morgan to William S. Rosecrans, November 15, 1862
November 15, 1862. Camp at Stoneâs River, November 15, 1862. Maj. JoHN A. CAMPBELL, Asst. Adjt. Gen., Right Wing, Fourteenth Army Corps: Masor: Your communication by courier came to hand…
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Benjamin Franklin to ——, January 8, 1756
[Bethlehem, January 8, 1756] I arrived here last Night. 9 We met a Number of Waggons on the Road, moving off with the Effects of the People of Lehi Township.…
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Benjamin Franklin to ——, January 6, 1756
[Reading, January 6, 1756] Jacob Levan, 2 Esq; was sent by us to hear the Particulars of the Affair at Gnadenhutten, and fearing to go alone, sent Fifty-six Men over…
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Charles Francis Adams to William. H. Seward . Secretary of State, Washington, D. C, February 2, 1865
Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward No. 868.] Legation of the United States. London, February 2, 1865, SIr. The effect of the news of the storming of Fort Fisher, and the…
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Robert Hunter Morris to Benjamin Franklin, January 5, 1756
[January 5, 1756] The Honourable Robert Hunter Morris Esquire Lieutenant Governor and Commander in Chief of the Province of Pensylvania and Counties of New Castle Kent and Sussex on Delaware.…
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William. H. Seward to Charles Francis Adams, February 1, 1865
Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams No. 1257.] Department of State. Washington, February 1, 1865. Sir. I have received a despatch of the 3d ultimo from Mr. Robinson, our consul at…
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William Hays to Robert Hunter Morris, January 3, 1756
[Allen’s-Town, January 3, 1756] I am sorry to inform you, by these Lines, of the bad News of our Defeat at Gnadenhutten. The Day you left Bethlehem, December 31, 4…
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William. H. Seward to Charles Francis Adams, January 30, 1865
Mr. Seward to Mr Adams No. 1256.] Department of State. Washington, January 30, 1865. Sir. I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your despatch of the 12th of…
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C. R. Thompson to John Kennett, November 15, 1862
Nashville, November 15, 1862. Major-General CRITTENDEN, Silver Springs : The general commanding has directed Colonel Kennett to keep ia communication with you, and to act under your command in the…
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Benjamin Franklin to Deborah Franklin, January 1, 1756
Reading, Jan. 1. 1756. 5 in the Evening My dear Child A happy New Year to you, and all Friends. We arrived here, all well, about two Hours ago. 8…
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William. H. Seward to Charles Francis Adams, January 27, 1865
Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams No. 1250.] Department of State. Washington, January 27, 1865. Sir. Referring to 1117 despatch of the 3d ultimo, No. 1171, in regard to the piratical…
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Benjamin Franklin to Conrad Weiser, December 30, 1755
Easton, Dec. 30. 1755. Gentlemen We are just on the Point of setting out for Bethlehem, in our Way to Reading, where we propose to be (God willing) on Thursday…
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Charles Francis Adams to William. H. Seward . Secretary of State, Washington, D. C, January 26, 1865
[Extract.] Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward No. 865.] Legation of the United States. London, January 26, 1865. Sir:* * * * * * * * If there ever was a…
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Benjamin Franklin to Deborah Franklin, December 27, 1755
Easton, Saturday Night, Dec. 27 [1755] My dear Child I receiv’d yours of the 24th 3 with Pleasure [since it?] acquainted me of your and the Family’s Welfare. [I] am…
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T. L. Crittenden to Hpqrs. Left Wing, Fourteenth Army Corps, November 15, 1862
November 15, 1862. November 15, 1862â1 p. m. Col. J. P. GARESCHE, Assistant Adjutant-General and Chief of Staff : Sir: From one of your spies I have just received the…
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William. H. Seward to Charles Francis Adams, January 26, 1865
Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams No. 1247.] Department of State. Washington, January 26, 1865. Sir. The winter has practically broken up our customary correspondence with Europe. It is only at…
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Benjamin Franklin to ——, December 25, 1755
[Easton, December 25, 1755] The Country all above this Town, for 50 Miles, is mostly evacuated and ruined, excepting only the Neighbourhood of the Dupuy’s, 9 five Families, which stand…
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William. H. Seward to Charles Francis Adams, January 24, 1865
Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams No. 1246.] Department of State. Washington, January 24, 1865. Sir. Fort Fisher, with its subsidiary works, fell on the 15th instant, under a combined land…