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46,149 lettersValley Forge, February 23, 1778 . Approves mode suggested to gain redress for Daniel Hiester. 1 Will comply with congressional regulations for ordinance department. Asks about possibility of securing stores…
HEADQUARTERS MOUNTAIN DEPARTMENT, Franklin, May 24, 1862. Your telegram received at 5 o’clock this afternoon. Will move as ordered, and operate against the enemy in such way to afford prompt…
Valley Forge, February 22, 1778 . Commends New Jersey’s efforts. States that a change of method is needed in handling supplies.
WAR DEPARTMENT, May 24, 1862. May 24, 1862—4 p. m. Major-General FREMONT, Franklin: You are authorized to purchase the 400 horses or take them whereever or however you can get…
Mr. Dayton to Mr. Seward No. 414.] Paris, February 5, 1864. Sir: As an evidence of the facility with which the French government can borrow of its own citizens, and…
Valley Forge, February 21, 1778 . Discusses method for obtaining shoes for Smallwood’s men. States difference between intended and attempted desertion and proper punishment for each.
May 24, 1862. May 24, 1862—3.41 p. m. General SAxTon, Harper’s Ferry: A fine battery of artillery will leave Baltimore for you at 4 o’clock. More will leave here this…
Mr. Dayton to Mr. Seward No. 408.] Paris, February 3, 1864. Sir: I herewith enclose a copy of a communication made yesterday to the minister of foreign affairs. Its contents…
Valley Forge, February 21, 1778 . Discusses disposal of the artillery at Albany and Farmington. Instructs Knox to send the artillery to Camp as soon as weather permits. Hopes that…
Mr. Seward to Mr. Dayton No. 468.] Department of State, Washington, February 1, 1864. Sir: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your despatch of January 15, No.…
May 24, 1862. May 24, 1862â1 p. m. General SAXTON : Geary reports Jackson with 20,000 moving from Ashbyâs Gap by the Little River turnpike, through Aldie, toward Centreville. This,…
Valley Forge, February 21, 1778 . Discusses impossibility of an enemy attack on Valley Forge.
Valley Forge, February 21, 1778 . Asks that artillery at Farmington and Albany be forwarded to Camp.
Washington, May 24, 1862. General SAxTON: You will please proceed with the troops from Washington to Harperâs Ferry and operate with them according to your discretion, as circumstances may require,…
Mr. Seward to Mr. Dayton No. 466.] Department of State, Washington, January 26, 1864. Sir: I enclose a copy of a despatch of the 31st ultimo, from Mr. M. D.…
Valley Forge, February 19, 1778 . Describes distressing situation of Army. States that unless effective measures are taken, another campaign may prove impossible. Requests Henry to send all available supplies…
Mr. Dayton to Mr. Seward No. 404.] Paris, January 22, 1864. Sir: I received this morning the copy of a note addressed by Mr. Morse, our consul at London, to…
Camp near Williamsport, Md., May 28, 1862. Sir: I have the honor to submit the foliowing report in relation to tue part taken in the action at Winchester, Va., on…
Valley Forge, February 18, 1778 . Asks inhabitants to supply cattle. Promises a “bountiful price.�
HEADQUARTERS MOUNTAIN DEPARTMENT, Near Moorefield, May 29, 1862. Our advance occupies to-night the bridge at Lost River, 16 miles ahead. The scouting party of Maryland cavalry, sent out last evening…