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Benjamin Franklin to Josiah, Sr Quincy, November 27, 1755
Philada. Nov. 27. 1755 Dear Sir I condole with you sincerely on your late heavy Losses, particularly that of your most valuable and dear Companion of Life. 5 I have…
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Benjamin Franklin to Richard Partridge, November 27, 1755
Philada. Nov. 27. 1755 Sir, By the Votes and Copies of Papers herewith sent to you and Mr. Charles, 1 you will see the Difficulties this Province has been under…
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Unknown to George W. Morgan, November 14, 1862
Cincinnati, Ohio, November 14, 1862. Brig. Gen. GEORGE W. MorGAN, Gallipolis, Ohio: Remain with your command at Gallipolis or Point Pleasant till further orders. Certain reported movements in Western Virginia…
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William Alexander to Benjamin Franklin, November 12, 1755
Albany Novr: 12: 1755 Sir Genl. Shirley being informed by Mr. Scott 8 one of [the] Waggon-Masters, that he has brot with him to this place all your Original Contracts…
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William H. Seward to Charles Francis Adams, January 10, 1865
Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams No. 1233.] Department of State, Washington, January 10, 1865. Sir: Mr. Morse, our consul at London, by a despatch of the 23d ultimo, informs me…
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Richard Peters to Benjamin Franklin, November 5, 1755
Wednesday Morn 5 Novr 1755 Sir Three of the Inhabitants of Laycock Township brought me your Letter of this morning and in answer The Governor orders me to tell you…
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Benjamin Franklin to Richard Peters, November 5, 1755
[November 5, 1755] Wednesday morng. Sir The Bearers 9 tell me that you have promis’d to furnish them with what Arms and Ammunition they have Occasion for, provided the Assembly…
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William H. Seward to Charles Francis Adams, January 9, 1865
Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams No. 1225.] Department of State, Washington, January 9, 1865. Sir: Your despatch of the 23d of December, No. 842, has been received, together with the…
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Unknown to Brigadier-General Carter, November 14, 1862
Cincinnati, Ohio, November 14, 1862. Brigadier-General CARTER, Point Pleasant, Va.: Bring with you all the artillery of your command. You will, however, await further orders before moving from Point Pleasant.…
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Benjamin Franklin to James Read, November 2, 1755
Philada. [Sunday] Nov. 2. 1755. 5 aClock P.M. Dear Sir I receiv’d your Letter per Mr. Tea, and one just now per Express. 2 I am glad to hear the…
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William H. Seward to Charles Francis Adams, January 9, 1860
Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams No. 1223.] Department of State, Washington, January 9, 1860. Sir: I have to acknowledge the receipt of your despatch of the 22d of December, No.…
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John Harris to Benjamin Franklin, October 31, 1755
Paxton Octor. 31st. 1755 Sir I inclose you the Deposition of a Person the Contents you please to observe. 6 I have not yet moved my Family, not caring to…
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Charles Francis Adams to William H. Seward Secretary of Slate, Washington, D. C, January 5, 1865
Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward No. 850.] Legation of the United States, London, January 5, 1865. Sir: Despatches from the department, numbered from 1190 to 1194, in elusive, have been…
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Benjamin Franklin to William Strahan, October 25, 1755
Philada. Oct. 25. 1755. Dear Sir, The above is a Copy of my last. 4 Enclosed is the second Bill. I am, Dear Sir, Your most obedient Servant B Franklin
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Benjamin Franklin to Richard Partridge, October 25, 1755
Philada. Oct. 25. 1755 Sir The above is a Copy of mine per Capt. Joy. 6 Since which the new Assembly met, and chose you and Mr. Charles 7 their…
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William H. Seward to Charles Francis Adams, January 1, 1865
Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams No. 1221.] Department of State, Washington, January 1, 1865. Sir: Your despatch of the 16th ultimo, No. 832, informing me that you had transmitted to…
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Benjamin Franklin to Peter Collinson, October 25, 1755
Philada. Oct. 25. 1755 Dear Sir The above is a Copy of my last. 9 I hope you have receiv’d a Bill for £75 Sterling. I sent you the 1st…
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Benjamin Franklin to William Shirley, October 23, 1755
Philada. Oct. 23. 1755. Sir I beg Leave to return your Excellency my sincerest and most hearty Thanks for your Letter of the 17th of September, 9 with the Orders…
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William H. Seward to Charles Francis Adams, December 31, 1864
Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams No. 1216.] Department of State, Washington, December 31, 1864. Sir: You know how, in the beginning of our unhappy civil commotion, this government declined to…
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Horatio G. Wright to J. T. Boyle, November 14, 1862
Cincinnati, Ohio, November 14, 1862. Brig. Gen. J. T. BOYLE, Oommanding, Louisville, Ky. : GENERAL: The letter from the medical directorâs office in Louisville, dated the 9th instant, to Dr.…