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46,149 letters[Philadelphia, Dec. 17, 1755] 3 Sir, You are desired to proceed to Cumberland County and fix on proper Places for erecting three Stockadoes, vizt., One back of Patterson’s, One upon…
Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams No. 1245.] Department of State. Washington, January 23, 1865. Sir: It was my belief, when the election closed, that the national determination which it manifested…
Easton December 15th: 1755 Honoured Sirs, I make bold to trouble you once more, and it is not unlikely that it may be the last time. The Settlers on this…
Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward No. 857.] Legation of The United States. London, January 19, 1865. Sir. I have to acknowledge the reception of despatches from the department, numbered from…
Nashville, November 15, 1862. Col. W. P. CARLIN, Commanding Illinois Volunteers, Edgefield Junction : Send two good infantry regiments at 3 a. m. to-morrow in the direction of Clarksville, thence…
Philada. Dec. 15. 1755 Dear Friend We receiv’d yours of the 13th. 7 You will before this time have receiv’d the Arms and Ammunition, Blankets, &c. sent up for an…
Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams No. 1242.] Department of State. Washington, January 18, 1865. Sir. I enclose a copy of a letter of the 3d instant from Colonel William H.…
Philada. Dec. 12. 1755. Dear Sir, Your Favours of Dec. 6. and 9. 2 I have received and laid before the Commissioners. 3 I expect that Mr. Hamilton or myself,…
Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams No. 1237.] Department of State. Washington, January 16, 1865. Sir. Your despatch of the 30th of December, No. 846, has been received. I am happy…
Philada. Dec. 5. 1755 Dear Sir I receiv’d your Favour of Nov. 25. 9 and take this first Opportunity of acquainting you, that an Act is past granting £60,000 chiefly…
Cincinnati, Ohio, November 14, 1862. His Excellency Gov. J. F. RoBINSoN, Frankfort, Ky.: Sir: Ihave the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 12th instant, inclosing a…
Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams No. 1238.] Department of State. Washington, January 16, 1865. Sir. You are authorized to assure the Oldham Auxiliary Union and Emancipation Society that the President…
Boston Decr. 1 1755 Dearest Sir I imagine you now Consulting the safty, of the Poor unhappy People on your Fronteres; with all the Wisdom and Greavity, of the most…
Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward No. 855.] Legation of the United States, London, January 13, 1865. Sir: I have the honor to transmit an address to the President, from the…
Philada. 1st December 1755 Gentlemen, Upon considering the state of our friendly Indians on the River Sasquehanna, I think it necessary that Messengers should be immediately sent to convene them…
[Extracts.] Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward No. 854 ] Legation of the United States, London, January 12, 1865. Sir: I have to acknowledge the reception of despatches from the department,…
Novr: 28th. 1755. Sir Herewith I send you Duplicate of mine of the 22d. Instant, by way of Bristol, with Copies of the several Papers then sent, since which I…
Cincinnati, Ohio, November 14, 1862. Gov. OLIVER P. Morton, Indianapolis, Ind. : There are six companies Fourth Indiana Cavalry in Kentucky. When can other companies be ready for the field?…
Philada. Nov. 27. 1755 Dear Sir, I have yours of Oct. 3. 4 Bolitho being just arriv’d, the Things not yet come on shore. By the Account sent, I find…
Philada. Nov. 27. 1755. I have just received your very obliging Favour of the 13th. September last; 9 and as this Ship sails immediately, 1 have little more time than…