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W. H. Jenifer to Henry Heth, May 12, 1862
Camp Success, Va., May 12, 1862. GENERAL: I have the honor to submit my report, in reference to my vrigade, of the battle of Giles Court-House, which took place on…
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William H. Seward to Right Hon. Lord Lyons, November 21, 1864
Mr. Seward to Lord Lyons. Department of State, Washington, November 21, 1864. My Lord: Referring to Mr. Burnley’s note of the 6th ultimo, in which he remonstrates against the prosecution…
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George Washington to General Officers, October 26, 1777
[ Whitpain Township, Pennsylvania ] October 26, 1777 . Lists questions to be considered at a council of war.
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William H. Seward to Right Hon. Lord Lyons, November 19, 1864
Mr. Seward to Lord Lyons. Department of State, Washington, November 19, 1864. My Dear Lord Lyons: I have the pleasure of acknowledging the receipt of your letter of the 15th…
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Marquis de Fleury to Alexander Hamilton, October 26, 1777
[ Fort Mifflin on Mud Island in the Delaware River ] October 26, 1777 . Describes the situation at Fort Mifflin. Expects an assault.
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For Lord Lyons, to William H. Seward, November 19, 1864
Mr. Burnley to Mr. Seward,. Washington, November 19, 1864. Sir: With reference to Viscount Monck’s despatch of the 26th ultimo, and to your reply of the 3d instant, with respect…
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Henry Leonard Philip Arendt to Alexander Hamilton, October 26, 1777
Fort Mifflin [ on Mud Island in the Delaware River ] October 26 [ 1777 ]. Discusses plans for defence of Fort Mifflin.
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Hume Burnley to William H. Seward, November 18, 1864
Lord Lyons to Mr. Seward. Washington, November 18, 1864. Sir: I have the honor to acknowledge receipt of your note of the 16th instant, relative to the two apprentices of…
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William H. Seward to Right Hon. Lord Lyons, November 18, 1864
Mr. Seward to Lord Lyons. Department of State, Washington, November 18, 1864. My Lord: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your communication of the 15th instant, in…
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George Washington to Dragoon Commanders, October 25, 1777
[ Whitpain Township, Pennsylvania ] October 25, 1777 . Deplores manner in which horses have been acquired from disaffected persons. Rescinds former instructions. States that anyone found meddling with private…
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A. Smead to It is a fact that at the battle of McDowell Icommanded the Second, May 5, 1862
Camp at Valley Mills, Va., May 5, 1862. Brigade commanders will cause the different regiments and independent companies of their respective commands to have cooked and put in haversacks the…
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William H. Seward to Richard Lyons, 1st Viscount Lyons, November 16, 1864
Mr. Seward to Lord Lyons. Department of State, Washington, November 16, 1864. My Lord: Referring to your communication of the 8th instant, in regard to the form of an affidavit…
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George Washington to John Sullivan, October 24, 1777
[ Whitpain Township, Pennsylvania ] October 24, 1777 . Answers questions concerning Sullivan’s conduct at Brandywine.
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George Washington to Christopher Greene, October 24, 1777
[ Whitpain Township, Pennsylvania ] October 24, 1777 . Congratulates Greene on defeat of enemy on October 22, 1777, and orders that all prisoners be sent to Morristown.
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Unknown, May 2, 1862
Camp at Valley Mills, Va, May 2, 1862. COLONEL: You being the senior officer present with your brigade, you will assume command of it, and will sign all requisitions, provision…
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George Washington to William Heath, October 22, 1777
[ Whitpain Township [ Pennsylvania ] October 22, 1777 . Discusses distribution of newly arrived supplies. Sends news of General John Burgoyne’s defeat. Describes recent movements of enemy.
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William H. Seward to Right Hon. Lord Lyons, November 16, 1864
Mr. Seward to Lord Lyons. Department of State, Washington, November 16, 1864. My Lord: Referring to your communication of the 11th of July last, and my replies thereto of the…
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George Washington to John Hancock, October 22, 1777
[ Whitpain Township, Pennsylvania ] October 22, 1777 . Regrets that Hancock is forced to retire as President of Continental Congress because of poor health and the pressure of private…
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For Lord Lyons, to William H. Seward, November 16, 1864
Lord Lyons to Mr. Seward. Washington, November 16, 1864. Sir: Mr. Burnley had the honor of addressing you on the 16th of September on the subject of the nefarious practices…
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A. Smead to Lteutenant-Colonel and Assistant Adjutant-General, April 22, 1862
Camp at Valley Mills, Va., April 22, 1862. Commandants of brigades will cause all company officers of the regiments and captains of their commands to quarter with their companies, and…