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46,149 lettersMr. Seward to Mr. Geofroy Department of State, Washington, October 27, 1864. Sir: I am informed by the War Department that Lieutenant General Grant has telegraphed that he has no…
[ November 3, 1778 . On November 4, 1778, Hamilton wrote to Van Schaick : “I have received your favour of Yesterday.� Letter not found .]
Mr. Seward to Mr. Geofroy Department of State, Washington, October 25, 1864. Sir: With reference to the informal memorandum, without date, which you left at this department on the 27th…
GENERAL GRANT’S HEADQUARTERS, September 3, 1862. September 3, 1862—12 m. (Via Cairo, IL, 3 p. m.) Maj. Gen. H. W. HALLECK, Generalin-Chié : Your dispatch for troops to go to…
Mr. Seward to Mr. Geofroy Department of State, Washington, October 24, 1864. Sir: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your note of the 17th instant, which relates…
Fredericksburg [ New York ] November 2, 1778 . Orders Putnam to assume command of division lately under command of Major General Horatio Gates.
[ Fredericksburg New York ] October 31, 1778 . Is doubtful about plans of the British. Asks Scott to obtain information concerning British plans for forage and wood. Regrets Scott…
[Translation.] Mr. Geofroy to Mr. Seward Legation of France to the United States, Washington, October 17, 1864. Sir: I have received the copy of the report addressed to Major General…
Fredericksburg [ New York ] October 31, 1778 . Acknowledges receipt of plan for fortification of Boston. Has forwarded this information to Major General Horatio Gates who will take command…
Jackson, Tenn., September 2, 1862. General JoHN A. LOGAN, Cairo: Re-enforcements have been sent. The enemy are still in check. R. R. TOWNES, Assistant Adjutant-General. CoLuMBUS, Ky., Via Cairo, Ill.,…
Mr. Seward to Mr. Geofroy Department of State, Washington, October 15, 1864. Mr. Seward presents his compliments to Mr. Geofroy, and has the honor to communicate, for his information, a…
Fredericksburg [ New York ] October 31, 1778 . Acknowledges receipt of news of sailing of British vessels. Agrees that seaport towns should be fortified. Is awaiting arrival of John…
Trenton, Tenn., September 2, 1862. Capt. M. ROCHESTER, Assistant Adjutant-General, Columbus, Ky. : CAPTAIN: There is no doubt but there is a large force of rebel infantry and artillery south…
[Translation.] Mr. Geofroy to Mr. Seward Legation of France to the United States, Washington, October 10, 1864. Sir: I received a fresh letter, an extract from which I hasten to…
Fredericksburg [ New York ] October 29, 1778 . Reports that British troops that embarked did not sail. Encloses copy of a congressional resolve.
Trenton, Tenn., September 1, 1862. Maj. Gen. U. 8S. GRANT, Corinth, Miss. : The rebel force that crossed the Hatchie at Brownsville camped at Poplar Corners, on Forked Deer River,…
Mr. Seward to Mr. Geofroy Department of State, Washington, October 7, 1864. Sir: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your communication of the 2d instant, in regard…
[ Fredericksburg, New York ] October 29, 1778 . Has forwarded to Congress Heath’s requisition for flour.
[Translation.] Mr. Geofroy to Mr. Seward Legation of France to the United States, Washington, October 2, 1864. Sir: I have the honor to send to you the note, in terms,…
Fredericksburg [ New York ] October 29, 1778 . States that Congress has ordered Gates to Boston to assume command there. Advises recall of militia at Boston.