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Susanna Livingston to Alexander Hamilton, March 14, 1779
[March 14, 1779] Sir The fond desire we all feel to be indulged with a sight of those who are dear to us, after a long detachment from them, has…
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Anson Burlingame to William H. Seward, July 5, 1864
Mr. Burlingame to Mr. Seward No. 88.] Legation of the United States, Peking, July 5, 1864. Sir: I have the honor to send a letter from Robert Hart, esq., inspector…
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Jno. A. Rawlins to Charles S. Hamilton, October 25, 1862
Jackson, Tenn., October 25, 1862. General C. S. HAmILTon, Corinth, Miss. : Price is moving with considerable force toward Bolivar. He is now about 4 miles south of Grand Junction.…
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William H. Seward to Anson Burlingame, June 27, 1864
Mr. Seward to Mr. Burlingame No. 65] Department of State, Washington, June 27, 1864. Sir: Referring to your despatch of the 5th of January last, No. 62, relative to your…
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Unknown to Charles S. Hamilton, October 25, 1862
Jackson, Tenn., October 25, 1862. General C. 8S. HAMILTON, Corinth, Miss. : General Quinby will probably be in Corinth to-morrow, and General Dodge as soon as relieved by General Davies.…
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Anson Burlingame to William H. Seward, June 25, 1864
Mr. Burlingame to Mr. Seward No. 87.] Legation of the United States, Peking, June 25, 1864. Sir: I have the honor to send you the despatch of Prince Rung (marked…
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George Washington to William Galvan, March 11, 1779
Middlebrook [ New Jersey ] March 11, 1779 . Returns Galvan’s plan of instruction for infantry.
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Unknown to William S. Rosecrans, October 23, 1862
Washington, October 23, 1862. Major-General ROSECRANS, Corinth, Miss. : You will immediately repair to Cincinnati, where you will receive orders. Telegraph your arrival. Go with the least possible delay. H.…
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Anson Burlingame to William H. Seward, June 24, 1864
Mr. Burlingame to Mr. Seward No. 86.] Legation of the United States, Peking, June 24, 1864. Sir: I have the honor to forward correspondence (marked A and B) with the…
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J. H. Hammond to Department, October 22, 1862
October 22, 1862. No. 285. } Memphis, October 22, 1862. Col. B. H. Grierson, Sixth Illinois Cavalry, will prepare a select battalion of about 400 strong and leave Memphis to-night…
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Alexander Hamilton to Chevalier de la Neuville, March 11, 1779
Hd. Qrs. Middle Brook [New Jersey] March 11th. 1779 Sir, I have received the honor of your letter of the 17th of february, 1 the contents of which so far…
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Unknown to Edwin M. Stanton, October 22, 1862
October 22, 1862. THIRD DIv. OF THE DIST. OF WEST TENN., Corinth, Miss., October 22, 1862. Hon. E. M. STANTON, Secretary of War, Washington : I have the honor to…
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Anson Burlingame to William H. Seward, June 18, 1864
Mr. Burlingame to Mr. Seward No. 84.] Legation of the United States, Peking, June 18, 1864. Sir: I have the honor to send correspondence (marked A, B, C, D) in…
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George Washington to Baron de Knobelauch, March 7, 1779
Middlebrook [ New Jersey ] March 7, 1779 . Cannot recommend appointment solicited by Baron de Knobelauch.
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William H. Seward to Anson Buklingame, June 11, 1864
Mr. Seward to Mr. Burlingame No. 62.] Department of State, Washington, June 11, 1864. Sir: I have to acknowledge the receipt of your despatch of the 29th of March last,…
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Unknown to William S. Rosecrans, October 21, 1862
October 21, 1862. October 21, 1862. Maj. Gen. W. S. ROSECRANS, Corinth, Miss. : Colonel Dickey, accredited by General Grant as chief of cavalry, represented the regiments to whom I…
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Anson Burlingame to William H. Seward, June 6, 1864
Mr. Burlingame to Mr. Seward No. 82.] Legation of the United States, Peking, June 6, 1864, Sir: I have the pleasure to inform you that the Chinese government has agreed…
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George Washington to Horatio Gates, March 6, 1779
Middlebrook [ New Jersey ] March 6, 1779 . Discusses proposed Indian expedition.
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Unknown to William S. Rosecrans, October 21, 1862
Washington City, D. C., October 21, 1862. Major-General ROSECRANS. Corinth : Your requisitions of cavalry arms are filled and are on the way to you. The endrmous demand for arms…
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William H. Seward to Anson Burlingame, June 4, 1864
Mr. Seward to Mr. Burlingame No. 60.] Department of State, Washington, June 4, 1864. Sir: I have to acknowledge the receipt of your despatch of the 10th of March last,…