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Robert H. Pruyn to William H. Seward, May 30, 1864
Mr. Pruyn to Mr. Seward No. 39.] Legation of the United States in Japan, Kanagawa, May 30, 1864. Sir: I have the honor to enclose, No. 1, a copy of…
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Unknown to E. A. Rigg, November 26, 1861
Los Angeles, Cal. Los Angeles, Cal., November 26, 1861. Maj. E. A. RIGG, ms First Infantry California Volunteers, Commanding Camp Wright: MAJOR: Proceed at once to Fort Yuma and relieve…
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John A. McClernand to Edwin M. Stanton, November 10, 1862
Springfield, Ill., November 10, 1862. Hon. KE. M. STANTON, Secretary of War: I received your order on the 21st ultimo at Washington to proceed to Indiana, Illinois, and Iowa and…
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Benjamin Franklin to James Logan, January 1, 1737
[1737?] Having read the Chapter on Moral Good or Virtue, 5 with all the Attention I am Capable of, amidst the many little Cares that Continually infest me, I shall,…
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Robert H. Pruyn to William H. Seward, May 26, 1864
Mr. Pruyn to Mr. Seward No. 38.] Legation of the United States in Japan, Kanagawa, May 26, 1864, Sir: I have the honor to enclose for your information, No. 1,…
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Richd. C. Drum to George Wright, November 26, 1861
SPECIAL ORDERS,) HDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF THE PACIFIC, November 26, 1861. No. 221. San Francisco, Cal., November 26, 1861. 1. The foliowing troops will, should they arrive in time, embark for…
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Robert H. Pruyn to William H. Seward, May 24, 1864
Mr. Pruyn to Mr. Seward No. 37.] Legation of the United States in Japan, Kanagawa, May 24, 1864. Sir: Sir Rutherford Alcock has shown me a letter from Earl Russell…
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Jno. A. Rawlins, November 9, 1862
SPECIAL FIELD ORDERS, ) HDQRS. DEPT. OF THE TENNESSEE, November 9, 1862. In the Field, La Grange, Tenn., No. 2. November 9, 1862. Hereafter stoppages will be made on muster…
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Unknown, November 26, 1861
San Francisco San Francisco, November 26, 1861. ASSISTANT ADJUTANT-GEVERAL, : Headquarters of the Army, Washington, D. C.: SIR: On the 22d instant I had the honor to acknowledge the receipt…
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Joseph Morgan to Benjamin Franklin, July 7, 1735
Maidenhead 7. July 1735. Mr. Franklin Sir, I have long expected to See the new Edition of The Temp. Inter. 3 If it Sell like that which you last printed…
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Robert H. Pruyn to William H. Seward, May 18, 1864
Mr. Pruyn to Mr. Seward No. 36.] Legation of the United States in Japan, Kanagawa, May 18, 1864. Sir: I have the honor to inform you that affairs wear a…
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Unknown to Wildrick, November 25, 1861
Fort Hoskins, Oreg. Fort Hoskins, Oreg., November 25, 1861. Lieutenant WILDRICK, Acting Assistant Adjutant-General, Fort Vancouver, Wash. Ter.: SIR: I am directed by the commanding. officer of this post to…
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James B. McPherson to James B. McPherson, November 9, 1862
La Grange, Tenn., November 9, 1862. Major-General MCPHERSON : I have sent word to Hamilton to send out for Quinby, and direct him to you. If the enemy is found…
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Robert H. Pruyn to William H. Seward, May 16, 1864
Mr. Pruyn to Mr. Seward No. 35.] Legation of the United States, Kanagawa, May 16, 1864. Sir: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your despatch No. 57,…
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Library Company of Philadelphia to John Penn, May 31, 1735
[May 31, 1735] To the Honourable John Penn , Esq; one of the Proprietors of Pennsylvania. The humble Address of the Library Company of Philadelphia. May it please your Honour,…
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Robert H. Pruyn to William H. Seward, May 5, 1864
Mr. Pruyn to Mr. Seward No. 34.] Legation of the United States in Japan, Kanagawa, May 5, 1864. Sir: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your despatches…
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U. S. Marshal to J. H. Carleton, U.s. Army, November 25, 1861
Los Angeles Los Angeles, November 25, 1861. Col. J. H. CARLETON, U.S. Army: SIR: I learn that probably Showalter’s party will go by way of the Mojave River and Mojave…
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Robert H. Pruyn to William H. Seward, May 4, 1864
Mr. Pruyn to Mr. Seward No. 32.] Legation of the United States in Japan, Kanagawa, May 4, 1864. Sir: I have the honor to inform you that M. Duchesne de…
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Unknown to Ulysses S. Grant, November 9, 1862
November 9, 1862. November 9, 1862â12 m. [General GRANT :] GENERAL: I have sent out parties to find Quinby. He camped at Davisâ Mill last night. He had a map…
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Richd. Drum to J. O. Cremony, November 25, 1861
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE PACIFIC, San Francisco, Cal., November 25, 1861. Capt. J. O. CREMONY, AND OTHER OFFICERS OF THE SECOND REGIMENT California VOLUNTEER CAVALRY: (Through Colonel Sims, Commanding Camp…