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Unknown to James B. McPherson, October 16, 1862
Jackson, October 16, 1862. Maj. Gen. J. B. MOPHERSON, Commanding Bolivar, Tenn. : It will be necessary to keep a vigilant lookout to the front and right flank in direction…
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Anson Burlingame to William H. Seward, May 21, 1864
Mr. Burlingame to Mr. Seward No. 70.] Legation of the United States, Peking, May 21, 1864. Sir: I have the honor to present the annexed letter, (marked A,) from F.…
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George Washington to John Jay, February 26, 1779
Middlebrook [ New Jersey ] February 26, 1779 . Sends information concerning British attack and retreat at Elizabethtown.
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J. H. Hammond to Steam-ram Switzerland, October 13, 1862
ROSECRANSâ HEADQUARTERS, October 13, 1862. October 13, 1862. Major-General GRANT, Jackson: General McPherson arrived lastnight. No signs of an enemy. Pushed cavalry 17 miies on the Oxford road; nothing but…
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William H. Seward to Anson Burlingame, April 25, 1864
Mr. Seward to Mr. Burlingame No. 58.] Department of State, Washington, April 25, 1864. Sir: I have to acknowledge, with much gratification, your interesting despatch of the 4th of January,…
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William H. Seward to Anson Burlingame, April 19, 1864
Mr. Seward to Mr. Burlingame No. 57.] Department of State, Washington, April 19, 1864. Sir: Your No. 62, of the 5th January last, has been received and is approved. I…
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George Washington to Samuel Blachley Webb, February 25, 1779
Middlebrook [ New Jersey ] February 25, 1779 . States information about number of prisoners obtained. Directs Webb to present this information to Congress.
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Henry W. Halleck to Major Rawlins, October 12, 1862
ROSECRANSâ HEADQUARTERS, October 12, 1862. October 12, 1862. Major RAWLINS: Your orders in reference to McPherson and his troops duly received, and will be carried into effect on the arrival…
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Anson Burlingame to William H. Seward, March 29, 1864
Mr. Burlingame to Mr. Seward No. 67.] Legation of the United States, Peking, March 29, 1864. Sir: I have the honor to forward a letter of thanks, marked A, addressed…
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William H. Seward to Anson Burlingame, March 28, 1864
Mr. Seward to Mr. Burlingame No. 56.] Department of State, Washington, March 28, 1864. Sir: I have to acknowledge the receipt of your despatch of the 12th of January last,…
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Alexander Hamilton to William Maxwell, February 25, 1779
Head Quarters Middle Brook [New Jersey] 25 Feby. 1779 Sir, His Excellency has received a line from Mr. Williamson 2 informing him of the enemy having entered Elizabeth Town. 3…
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S. A. Hurlbut,] to Edwin M. Stanton, October 9, 1862
Memphis, October 9, 1862. Maj. Gen. U. S. Grant, Jackson, Tenn.: DEAR GENERAL: You can well understand how glad I was to hear of the successes about Corinth, Chewalia, and…
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William H. Seward to Anson Burlingame, March 21, 1864
Mr. Seward to Mr. Burlingame No. 55.] Department of State, Washington, March 21, 1864. Sir: Your despatch of the 26th of November last, No. 59, has been received. I have…
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George Washington to Nathanael Greene, February 24, 1779
Middlebrook [ New Jersey ] February 24, 1779 . Instructs Greene to countermand former instructions, but to continue to prepare for an expedition against Indians on a smaller scale.
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Anson Burlingame to William H. Seward, March 17, 1864
Mr. Burlingame to Mr. Seward No. 65.] Legation of the United States, Peking, March 17, 1864. Sir: I am happy to inform you that the Chinese government has, at my…
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Nathanael Greene to Alexander Hamilton, February 23, 1779
[ Middlebrook, New Jersey ] February 23, 1779 . States that the work on “batteaux� will be continued in case it is decided to revive expedition against Canada.
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C. Goddard to Commanding Officer of the Town of Ripley, October 9, 1862
Ripley, Miss., October 9, 1862. CoMMANDING OFFICER OF THE TOWN OF RIPLEY, MISS.: The following instructions are given for your guidance, viz: Establish your office and appoint an active and…
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Anson Burlingame to William H. Seward, March 10, 1864
Mr. Burlingame to Mr. Seward No. 64.] Legation of the United States, Peking, March 10, 1864. Sir: I have great pleasure in acknowledging the missing despatches referred to in my…
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Alexander Hamilton to Nathanael Greene, February 23, 1779
[Middlebrook, New Jersey, February 23, 1779] Dr. Sir, The General has given me some memorandums for instructions to you on the subject of the Northern preparations. 1 He is however…
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George Washington to Oliver Spencer, February 20, 1779
Middlebrook [ New Jersey ] February 20, 1779 . Gives instructions on re-enlistments and bounties.