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Alexander Hamilton to Stephen Moylan, July 7, 1778
[New Brunswick, New Jersey, July 7, 1778] Sir, It is His Excellency’s pleasure, that you collect the whole of the cavalry , without delay, as well the unarmed as the…
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Unknown to Henry W. Halleck, July 2, 1862
July 2, 1862. Major-General HALLECK, Corinth: I have just received the following dispatch from Colonel Sheri lan : The enemy have retreated, and in all probability to Guntown and Saltillo.…
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Alexander Hamilton to Elias Boudinot, July 5, 1778
[New Brunswick, New Jersey, July 5, 1778] My dear Sir, You will by this time imagine that I have forgotten my promise of writing to you, as I have been…
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William H. Seward to William L. Dayton, July 28, 1864
Mr. Seward to Mr. Dayton No. 619.] Department of State, Washington, July 28, 1864. Sir: Your despatch of the 15th of July, No. 512, has been received, and its contents…
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Unknown to Joseph Asboth, July 1, 1862
July 1, 1862. General ASBOTH: GENERAL: I will not want any infantry supports; I have whipped the enemy to-day. I was attacked by General Chalmérs’ cavalry, consisting of Brewer’s, Adams’,…
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George Washington to Marie-Joseph-Paul-Yves-Roch-Gilbert du Motier, marquis de Lafayette, July 3, 1778
New Brunswick [ New Jersey ] July 3, 1778 . States that Colonel Charles Armand can raise a new corps only under sanction of Congress.
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William L. Dayton to William H. Seward Secretary of State, July 20, 1864
Mr. Dayton to Mr. Seward No. 517.] Paris, July 20, 1864. Sir: Herewith I enclose the copy of a late note from Mr. de la Montagnie, our consul at Nantes,…
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George Washington to Louis Le Bègue Du Portail, June 30, 1778
Englishtown [ New Jersey ] June 30, 1778 . Orders Du Portail to Philadelphia to study city’s defenses.
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William L. Dayton to William H. Seward, July 18, 1864
Mr. Dayton to Mr. Seward No. 515.] Paris, July 18, 1864. Sir: Herewith I beg to enclose to you the translation of a note received from M. Drouyn de l’Huys…
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Unknown to Brigadier-General Elliott, July 1, 1862
Rienzi, July 1, 1862. Brigadier-General ELLIOTT, Chief of Staff: Communication just received from Booneville as follows : I have received your order to fall back. I have driven the enemy…
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Alexander Hamilton to Charles Scott, June 27, 1778
[Robins Tavern, near Allentown, New Jersey, June 27, 1778] Sir, This part of the troops marches instantly. We are to join in the Monmouth road one mile this side of…
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William H. Seward to William L. Dayton, July 18, 1864
Mr. Seward to Mr. Dayton No. 611.] Department of State, Washington, July 18, 1864. Sir: I have to acknowledge with much satisfaction the receipt of your despatch of the 1st…
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Unknown to Brigadier-General Asboth, July 1, 1862
July 1, 1862. July 1, 1862â3 p. m. Brigadier-General ASBOTH : GENERAL: Have you not received my dispatches? I have been holding a large force of the enemyâprisoners say ten…
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Alexander Hamilton to George Washington, June 26, 1778
[Robins Tavern, near Allentown, New Jersey, June 26, 1778] 1 Sir, The result of what I have seen and heard concerning the enemy is, that they have incamped with their…
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William H. Seward to William L. Dayton, July 16, 1864
Mr. Seward to Mr. Dayton No. 609.] Department of State, Washington, July 16, 1864. Sir: I have to acknowledge with much appreciation, the receipt of your despatch of the 29th…
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Alexander Hamilton to Marie-Joseph-Paul-Yves-Roch-Gilbert du Motier, marquis de Lafayette, June 25, 1778
[Cranbury Town, New Jersey, June 25, 1778] Sir, We find on our arrival here, 2 that the intelligence received on the road is true. The enemy have all filed off…
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Philip H. Sheridan to Edward Asboth, July 1, 1862
HEADQUARTERS SECOND BRIGADE, CAVALEY DIVISION, July 1, 1862. General ASBOTH, Rienzi: GENERAL: The enemy have ten regiments, under General Chalmers. I am still holding them. I want supports, particularly artillery.…
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William L. Dayton to William H. Seward Secretary of State, July 15, 1864
Mr. Dayton to Mr. Seward No. 512.] Paris, July 15, 1864. Sir: I send you two slips, one cut from Galignani of this morning, and the other from La France,…
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Council of War to George Washington, June 24, 1778
Hopewell Township [ New Jersey ] June 24, 1778 . The council decided against a general action against the British.
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William L. Dayton to William H. Seward Secretary of State, July 14, 1864
Mr. Dayton to Mr. Seward No. 511.] Paris, July 14, 1864. Sir: I have the honor to enclose herewith a translation of a communication just received from the French minister…