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George Washington to James Clinton, October 17, 1778
[ Fredericksburg, New York, October 17, 1778 .] States that Colonel Goose Van Schaick is to relieve Colonel Peter Gansevoort and that Colonel Philip Van Cortlandt is to make an…
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Grenville M. Dodge to I. N. Haynie, August 18, 1862
Jackson, Tenn., August 18, 1862. Col. I. N. HAYNIE, Bethel: Send prisoners and horses by rail under guard to this place. If you canât send the horses by rail turn…
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William H. Seward to L. de Geofroy, July 9, 1864
Mr. Seward to Mr. Geofroy Department of State, Washington, July 9, 1864. Sir: With reference to the memorandum, without date, which was received at this department from his Imperial Majesty’s…
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George Washington to George Clinton, October 17, 1778
Fredericksburg [ New York ] October 17, 1778 . Discusses details of expedition against Anaquaga, New York.
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De Geofroy to William H. Seward, July 8, 1864
[Translation.] Mr. Geofroy to Mr. Seward Legation of France to the United States, Washington, July 8, 1864. Sir: I have the honor to communicate to you the extract from the…
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Charles Pettit to Alexander Hamilton, October 16, 1778
Fredericksburg [ New York ] October 16, 1778 . Describes “Preparations made and making for the Building of Barracks on Hudson’s River.�
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Unknown to Ulysses S. Grant, August 18, 1862
Washington, August 18, 1862. Major-General GRANT, Corinth, Miss. : As General Buellâs communications in Tennessee and Kentucky are seriously threatened your communication with him should be kept open if possible.…
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De Geofroy to William H. Seward, July 2, 1864
[Translation.] Mr. Geofroy to Mr. Seward Legation of France in the United States, Washington, July 2, 1864. Sir: I have the honor to transmit to you herewith the copy of…
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George Washington to Major and Brigadier Generals, October 14, 1778
Fredericksburg [ New York ] October 14, 1778 . Asks for opinions on winter quarters for Army.
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De Geofroy to William H. Seward, June 22, 1864
[Translation.] Mr. Geofroy to Mr. Seward Legation of France to the United States, Washington, June 22, 1864. Sir: I have received the note which you did me the honor to…
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George Washington to Eleazer Oswald, October 14, 1778
Fredericksburg [ New York ] October 14, 1778 . Discusses Oswald’s rank and regrets Oswald’s decision to resign.
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William H. Seward to L. de Geofroy, June 22, 1864
Mr. Seward to Mr. Geofroy Department of State, Washington, June 22, 1864. Sir: Referring to your note of the 26th of April last, and to my replies of the 30th…
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George Washington to Charles Henri Hector, comte d’ Estaing, October 13, 1778
Fredericksburg [ New York ] October 13, 1778 . Sends British account of naval battle in which Comte d’Orvilliers commanded French fleet. Reports that English fleet is still at “the…
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C. Goddard to H. W. Halleok, August 16, 1862
SPECIAL ORDERS, } HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE MISSISSIPPI, August 16, 1862. IX. The movement of troops directed by Paragraph I, Special Orders, No. 211, from these headquarters, will be deferred.…
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William H. Seward to L. de Geofroy, June 21, 1864
Mr. Seward to Mr. Geofroy Department of State, Washington, June 21, 1864. Sir: With reference to the memorandum, without date, relative to an alleged traffic in articles contraband of war,…
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Henry Knox to Alexander Hamilton, October 12, 1778
[ Fredericksburg, New York ] October 12, 1778 . States desire of Captain-Lieutenant Daniel Gano, Second Continental Artillery, to resign.
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C. Goddard to Cuar. Xxix.] Correspondence, Etc.union. 175, August 15, 1862
SPECIAL ORDERS, } HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE MISSISSIPPI, August 15, 1862. I, The Second Division will proceed to relieve the troops of First and Fourth Divisions now guarding the Memphis…
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William H. Seward to L. de Geofroy, June 8, 1864
Mr. Seward to Mr. Geofroy Department of State, Washington, June 8, 1864. Sir: With reference to your communication of the 2d of March last, respecting the case of A. Cauvet,…
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George Washington to Horatio Gates, October 11, 1778
Fredericksburg [ New York ] October 11, 1778 . Thanks Gates for intelligence concerning sailing of British fleet.
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George Washington to George Measam, October 9, 1778
Fredericksburg [ New York ] October 9, 1778 . Asks that clothing be repacked and delivered immediately.