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Unknown, June 10, 1862
Port Republic, June 10, 1862. The officer sent with a detachment of cavalry to open communication with General Shields returned at 3 o’clock this morning, having found the troops on…
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George Clinton to Alexander Hamilton, March 6, 1778
[ Poughkeepsie, New York, March 6, 1778 . On March 12, 1778, Hamilton wrote to Clinton : “Capt. Coleman delivered me your two letters of the 5th & 6th, instant.â€�…
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Unknown to Joseph E. Johnston, June 9, 1862
Port Republic, June 9, 1862. (Received June 12, 8 a. m.) There was no collision with the enemy after dark last night. This morning we resumed the march against him,…
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George Washington to Warham Parks, March 5, 1778
[ Valley Forge ] March 5, 1778 . Urges Parks to remain in service in spite of temporary disability.
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Adjutant-General to John C. Frémont, June 8, 1862
WAB DEPARTMENT, ADJT. GEN.âS OFFICE, i Washington, June 8, 1862. Maj. Gen. JoHN C. FrEmONT, U.S. A., Commanding Mountain Department, Mount Pleasant, Va.: GENERAL: I inclose herewith for your information…
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William H. Seward to William L. Dayton, February 25, 1864
Mr. Seward to Mr. Dayton No. 489.] Department of State, Washington, February 25, 1864. Sir: Your despatch of the 5th instant, No. 413, relative to the imprisonment and cruel treatment…
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William H. Seward to William L. Dayton, February 24, 1864
Mr. Seward to Mr. Dayton No. 485.] Department of State, Washington, February 24, 1864. Sir: Recurring to that part of your despatch of the 26th ultimo, No. 406, which relates…
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Unknown, June 7, 1862
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. HUMBOLDT MILITARY DISTRICT, June 7, 1862. No. 68. Fort Humboldt, June 7, 1862. I. Captain Douglas, Second Infantry California Volunteers, will proceed immediately to Fort Lyon,…
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Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, March 5, 1778
Head Quarters [Valley Forge] March 5th 1778 Sir, It gives me pleasure to inform you that Mr Boudinotte 2 has been able to effect your exchange for a Doctor Mentzes.…
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Unknown to Franz Sigel, June 4, 1862
Mount Jackson, June 4, 1862. The pursuit of the enemy was continued to-day, and their rear again engaged. The rebels attempted to destroy all the bridges, and suc- * Foregoing…
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George Clinton to Alexander Hamilton, March 5, 1778
Poughkeepsie [New York] 5th March 1778. Dear Sir, I have received your Favour of the 13th Feb’y last. Your other Letter has not reached me. I am so Circumstanced at…
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William L. Dayton to William H. Seward Secretary of State, February 19, 1864
Mr. Dayton to Mr. Seward No. 424.] Paris, February 19, 1864. Sir: I yesterday communicated to Mr. Drouyn de l’Huys the contents of your despatch No. 468, and I did…
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Unknown, June 2, 1862
Oamp by Woodstock, Va., June 2, 1862. The enemy was pressed by our advance this morning until about 10 o’clock, when he made a determined stand of an hour. He…
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George Washington to Pennsylvania Navy Board, March 2, 1778
Valley Forge, March 2, 1778 . Advises that the stores be removed from the galleys and the ships sunk.
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William L. Dayton to William H. Seward, February 15, 1864
Mr. Dayton to Mr. Seward No. 422.] Paris, February 15, 1864. Sir: A printed copy of the diplomatic correspondence of last year has reached me. I do not see that…
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William L. Dayton to William H. Seward, February 14, 1864
[Extracts.] Mr. Dayton to Mr. Seward No. 421.] Paris, February 14, 1864. Sir: My confidential despatch, No. 405, informed you that Mr. Annan, of Bordeaux, had introduced an amendment to…
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Alexander Hamilton to Henry E Lutterloh, February 1, 1778
[Valley Forge, February, 1778] Dr. Sir You are hereby Authorised by order of His Excellency General Washington to impress any number of Waggons you stand in need of in the…
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Unknown to Edwin McMasters Stanton, June 1, 1862
Near Strasburg, June 1, 1862. Your telegram of this date received at 5 oâclock. The skirmish of this morning was confined to infantry and artillery of our advance and lasted…
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William H. Seward to William L. Dayton, February 13, 1864
Mr. Seward to Mr. Dayton No. 481.] Department of State, Washington, February 13, 1864. I have already let you know that Congress and the people of this country are very…
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George Washington to Officers Wanted and Proportioned to the Several States, February 1, 1778
[ Valley Forge ] February, 1778 . Heading reads: “In the present arrangement of the Army, there will be wanted 11 Major Generals & 25 Brigadiers. 3 Maj: Generals to…