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George Washington to Henry Laurens, August 9, 1778
White Plains, New York, August 9, 1778 . Discusses desirability of forming a corps consisting of Hessian deserters.
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William H. Seward to William L. Dayton, October 3, 1864
Mr. Seward to Mr. Dayton No. 669.] Department of State, Washington, October 3, 1864. Sir: I transmit for your information a copy of a private note of the 23d ultimo…
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George Washington to John Sullivan, August 8, 1778
White Plains [ New York ] August 8, 1778 . Asks Sullivan to deliver enclosed letter to D’Estaing.
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William L. Dayton to William H. Seward, September 30, 1864
Mr. Dayton, United States minister, to Mr. Seivard, Secretary of State. [Extract.] Paris, September 30, 1864. Sir: I saw M. Drouyn de Lhuys on yesterday. He received me in a…
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George Washington to Charles Henri Hector, comte d’ Estaing, August 8, 1778
White Plains [ New York ] August 8, 1778 . Regrets hardships that D’Estaing has had to face. Informs D’Estaing of movements of British fleet.
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J. H. Hammond to Hpgrs. Central Division Of The Mississippi, July 7, 1862
July 7, 1862. No. 111. } Moscow, July 7, 1862. Brig. Gen. J. W. Denver will guard the main road west. Brig. Gen. M. L. Smith will keep one regiment…
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William L. Dayton to William H. Seward, September 29, 1864
Mr. Dayton to Mr. Seward No. 542.] Paris, September 29, 1864. Sir: In my despatch No. 536 I informed you of my application to the French government to learn if…
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George Washington to Board of War, August 3, 1778
White Plains [ New York ] August 3, 1778 . Discusses proposed attacks against Indians.
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William H. Seward to William L. Dayton, September 26, 1864
Mr. F. W. Seward to Mr. Dayton No. 668.] Department of State, Washington, September 26, 1864. Sir: I have received your despatch of the 9th instant, No. 536, which reates…
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J. H. Hammond, July 7, 1862
ORDERS, } HEADQUARTERS, July 7, 1862. No. 49. Moscow, July 7, 1862. Stealing, robbery, and pillage has become so common in this army that it is a disgrace to any…
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Alexander Hamilton to James Clinton, August 1, 1778
Head Qrs White plains [New York] Augt 1st 1778 Sir The General has received a letter written by Mr Erskine 2 by your desire at half past Nine oClock this…
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William H. Seward to William L. Dayton, September 24, 1864
Mr. F. W. Seward to Mr. Dayton No. 663.] Department of State, Washington, September 24, 1864. Sir: I have received a despatch of the 5th instant from the United States…
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Louis Le Bègue Du Portail to Alexander Hamilton, July 1, 1778
[ July–November, 1778 .] Asks Hamilton to assist the Chevalier de Villefranche. 2
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Henry W. Halleck to Superintendents Office, July 7, 1862
Corinth, July 7, 1862. Hon. E. M. Stanton, Secretary of War: Sm: I inclose herewith a copy of a report of Brigadier-General McPherson, superintendent of railroads, from which it will…
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Acting Secretary to William L. Dayton, September 24, 1864
Mr. F. W. Seward to Mr. Dayton No. 662.] Department of State, Washington, September 24, 1864. Sir: I have to acknowledge the receipt of your despatch of the 9th of…
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George Washington to James Clinton, July 31, 1778
White Plains [ New York ] July 31, 1778 . Instructs Clinton to move to Kings Bridge in order to gain information about unfriendly inhabitants in area and to protect…
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Henry W. Halleck to West Tenn. And Northern Miss. Cuar. Xxix, July 7, 1862
Oorinth, July 7, 1862. Hon. EH. M. STANTON, Secretary of War, Washington : Srm: Since the Kansas troops entered this department their march has been marked by robbery, theft, pillage,…
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Alexander Hamilton to Commissary of Clothing from the State of Virginia, July 30, 1778
Head Quarters White Plains [New York] July 30th. 1778 Sir, His Excellency is informed, that there is a quantity of state-cloathing coming on under your direction for the use of…
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William H. Seward to William L. Dayton, September 20, 1864
Mr. Seward to Mr. Dayton No. 660.] Department of State, Washington, September 20, 1864. Sir: I have received your despatch of the 25th of August, No. 529, and it is…
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George Washington to Marie-Joseph-Paul-Yves-Roch-Gilbert du Motier, marquis de Lafayette, July 27, 1778
White Plains [ New York ] July 27, 1778 . Introduces Major General Nathanael Greene who is to cooperate with Lafayette in campaign against Rhode Island.