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William H. Seward to James S. Pike, July 4, 1864
Mr. Seward to Mr. Pike No. 164.] Department of State, Washington, July 4, 1864. Sir: I transmit, for your information, a copy of an instruction of the 2d instant, No.…
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James S. Pike to William H. Seward, June 29, 1864
[Extract.] Mr. Pike to Mr. Seward No. 139.] United States Legation, The Hague, June 29, 1864. Sir: * * * * * * * * I received information a few…
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Marie-Joseph-Paul-Yves-Roch-Gilbert du Motier, marquis de Lafayette to Alexander Hamilton, January 8, 1779
[Boston, January 8, 1779] Mons. Nevile 2 allant en france, mon cher hamilton, j’espere que vous ne Negligeres pas cette occasion de m’ecrire. Le soin qu’on prendra de votre lettre…
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H. G. Pores to Ineutenant-Oolonel and Ohief of Staff, October 2, 1862
Corinth, October 2, 1862. Brigadier-General STANLEY, Commanding Division: The general commanding directs that you occupy Kossuth with sufficient force yourself, and relieve Colonel Moore, of Twenty-first: Missouri. Let us know…
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William H. Seward to James S. Pike, June 27, 1864
Mr. Seward to Mr. Pike No. 163.] Department of State, Washington, June 27, 1864. Sir: The time seems to have come at last for you to go upon active service.…
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George Washington to Philip Schuyler, December 31, 1778
Philadelphia, December 31, 1778 . Asks Schuyler to take command of Northern Department and to investigate Lieutenant Colonel Daniel Whiting’s request for relief of Colonel Ichabod Alden’s regiment.
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James S. Pike to William H. Seward, June 22, 1864
Mr. Pike to Mr. Seward No. 138.] United States Legation, The Hague, June 22, 1864. Sir: I have to acknowledge the receipt of your despatch of May 30, No. 156.…
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Unknown to Benjamin H. Hamilton, October 2, 1862
Corinth, Miss., October 2, 1862. Brigadier-General HAMILTON, Commanding Division: The general commanding directs that you prepare your command to move by 3 oâclock with three daysâ rations. Move into the…
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George Washington to John Jay, December 31, 1778
[ Philadelphia ] December 31, 1778 . Asks if Congress is going to continue to employ Brigadier General Du Portail and if it intends to adopt Du Portail’s plan of…
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James S. Pike to William H. Seward, June 8, 1864
Mr. Pike to Mr. Seward No. 137.] United States Legation, The Hague, June 8, 1864. Sir: The anxieties in regard to the military situation at home are not wholly relieved…
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George Washington to Marie-Joseph-Paul-Yves-Roch-Gilbert du Motier, marquis de Lafayette, December 29, 1778
Philadelphia, December 29, 1778 . Reports that plans for Canadian expedition have been set aside. Wishes Lafayette a safe passage on return voyage to France.
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James S. Pike to William H. Seward, June 1, 1864
Mr. Pike to Mr. Seward No. 135.] United States Legation, The Hague, June 1, 1864. Sir: I have to acknowledge the receipt of your despatches of the 16th and 17th…
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William T. Sherman to Cuar. Xxix.) Correspondence, Etc.-union. 253, October 1, 1862
Memphis, October 1, 1862. Hon. JOHN PARK, Mayor of Memphis: Sir: Your letter of September 29 inclosing two letters from John P. Trevesant, clerk, dated September 12, is received.* I…
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James S. Pike to William H. Seward, May 25, 1864
Mr. Pike to Mr. Seward No. 134.] United States Legation, The Hague, May 25, 1864. Sir: I have to acknowledge the receipt of your despatch of the 6th instant, No.…
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George Washington to Henry Clinton, December 26, 1778
Philadelphia, December 26, 1778 . Asks Clinton to place Brower and Lozier, who were accused of killing a Loyalist, on same footing with other prisoners of war.
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William H. Seward to James S. Pike, May 20, 1864
Mr. Seward to Mr. Pike No. 156.] Department of State, Washington, May 20, 1864. Sir: Your despatch of the 4th instant, No. 131, has been received. The information therein contained…
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Unknown to William S. Rosecrans, October 1, 1862
Washington, October 1, 1862. Major-General ROSECRANS, Corinth: GENERAL: Your unofficial letter of the 26th ultimo is just received. It would have given me the greatest pleasure if your commission could…
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George Washington to William Livingston, December 21, 1778
Middlebrook [ New Jersey ] December 21, 1778 . Reports arrest of John Smith Hatfield on charge of treason.
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William H. Seward to James S. Pike, May 16, 1864
Mr. Seward to Mr. Pike No. 153.] Department of State, Washington, May 16, 1864. Sir: Your despatch of April 27, No. 130, has been received. I thank you for the…
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George Washington to Lord (née William Alexander) Stirling, December 21, 1778
[ Middlebrook, New Jersey ] December 21, 1778 . Instructs Stirling to take command at Headquarters during Washington’s absence in Philadelphia. Gives general directions for administration of Camp.