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Amos Perry to William H. Seward, September 11, 1864
Mr. Perry to Mr. Seward. United States Consulate, Tunis, September 11, 1864. Sir: I have the honor to report that the army of the Bey, which set off from this…
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Benjamin Franklin to Richard Peters, June 5, 1755
Thursday June 5. 55 Sir I sent Mr. Burd’s Letter and yours which were given me by the Speaker yesterday, to Mr. Fox, who lives nearest to me of any…
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Amos Perry to William H. Seward, August 27, 1864
Mr. Perry to Mr. Seward. No. 48.] United States Consulate, Tunis, August 27, 1864. Sir:Who is to blame for the present agitation in and about Tunis? This is the staple…
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Horatio G. Wright to Nashville, Tenn, November 10, 1862
Cincinnati, Ohio, November 10, 1862. His Excellency Gov. J. F. RoBINson, Frankfort, Ky.: Str: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 1st instant,* which…
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Benjamin Franklin to Daniel Fisher, June 4, 1755
[June 4, 1755] Mr. Franklin’s compliments to Mr. Fisher and desires the favor of his Company to drink Tea at 5 o’clock this afternoon.
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Amos Perry to William H. Seward, August 20, 1864
Mr. Perry to Mr. Seward. No. 47.] United States Consulate, Tunis, August 20, 1864. Sir: In my last despatch I referred to demonstrations of joy made on one side at…
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Benjamin Franklin to Edward Shippen, June 2, 1755
Philada. June 2. 1755. Sir I am sorry it so happened that you had no Money put into your Hands for the Affair of the New Road; 2 for Laverty…
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Amos Perry to William H. Seward, July 30, 1864
Mr. Perry to Mr. Seward. No. 45.] United States Consulate, Tunis July 30, 1864. Sir: My last despatch, about the affairs of Tunis, was dated July 2. Since then few…
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Benjamin Franklin to John Bickner, May 30, 1755
Philada. May 30. 1755 Permit John Bickner and John Myfeld to pass freely from hence to the new Road in Cumberland County, they having engaged to go and work in…
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Amos Perry to William H. Seward, July 2, 1864
Mr. Perry to Mr. Seward. No. 44.] United States Consulate, Tunis, July 2, 1864. Sir:Since sending off despatch No. 42 the aspect of affairs here has somewhat changed. I am…
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Unknown to William S. Rosecrans, November 10, 1862
Cincinnati, Ohio, November 10, 1862. Maj. Gen. W. S. ROSECRANS, Bowling Green, Ky.: I have been informed that the cavalry at Lebanon has been ordered to join General Crittenden. Isthisso?…
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Amos Perry to William H. Seward. Secretary of State, Washington, D. C, June 18, 1864
Mr. Perry to Mr. Seward. No. 42.] United States Consulate, Tunis, June 18, 1864. Sir:Tunis has been profoundly agitated since my last despatch. It was whispered, about two weeks since,…
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Benjamin Franklin to Edward Shippen, May 29, 1755
Philada. May 29. 1755 at Noon The Committee have just ordered 100 Dollars into the Hands of the Governor to be sent to you for Advance Money to such Labourers…
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Amos Perry to William H. Seward, May 4, 1864
Mr. Perry to Mr. Seward. No. 41.] United States Consulate, Tunis, May 4, 1864. Sir:The events and developments of the week are far from encouraging a hope that the Tunisian…
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A. McD. McCook to Special Orders, War Department, Adjt. Gen.s Offioe, November 9, 1862
Cincinnati, Ohio, November 9, 1862. Major-General ROSECRANS, Bowling Green, Ky. : Five regiments of Tennessee troops have been ordered back from Western Virginia, and as it is desirable they should…
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Amos Perry to William H. Seward, May 28, 1864
Mr. Perry to Mr. Seward. No. 40.] United States Consulate, Tunis, May 28, 1864. Sir:Little progress has been made within the last two weeks in the Tunisian question. Some robberies…
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Benjamin Franklin to Secretary Peters, May 29, 1755
Philada. May 29. 1755 Sir The Committee 1 hereby acquaint you that the House have resolved to defray the Expence of the cutting of the Roads requird, so that you…
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Amos Perry to William H. Seward, May 14, 1864
Mr. Perry to Mr. Seward. No. 38.] United States Consulate, Tunis, May 14, 1864. Sir: I have the honor to enclose a copy of a letter received from the Bey…
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Unknown to Henry W. Halleck, November 9, 1862
Cincinnati, Ohio, November 9, 1862. Maj. Gen. H. W. HALLEOCK, General-in-Chief : Morganâs force has been ordered here. The five Tennessee regiments will go to General Rosecrans; the other to…
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AMOS PERRY, United States Consul to William H. Seward, May 7, 1864
Mr. Perry to Mr. Seward. No. 37.] United States Consulate, Tunis, May 7, 1864. Sir:Since writing despatch No. 34, relative to the rebellion, I have been invited to the Bardo,…