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Alexander Hamilton to John Hancock, September 18, 1777
[Warwick Furnace, Pennsylvania, Sepr. 18th 1777 9 OClock at night] 1 Sir, I did myself the honor to write you a hasty line this Evening giving it as my opinion…
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Hume Burnley to William H. Seward, October 12, 1864
Mr. Burnley to Mr. Seward. Washington, October 12, 1864. Sir: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your note of the 11th instant, relative to the extradition of…
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George Washington to John Hancock, September 17, 1777
Yellow Springs [ Pennsylvania ] September 17, 1777. Discusses situation of enemy and American efforts to secure reinforcements.
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Robert E. Lee to Rvol Xii, April 19, 1862
April 19, 1862. Seven miles from Fredericksburg, on Telegraph Road, April 19, 1862â6 a. m. GENERAL: I reached this point with my brigade yesterday about neon. A very sharp skirmish…
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William H. Seward to J. Hume Burnley, October 11, 1864
Mr. Seward to Mr. Burnley. Department of State, Washington, October 11, 1864. Sir: Information having been received at this department that William H. Crawford, charged with the crime of assault…
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George Washington to William Heath, September 14, 1777
Near Germantown [ Pennsylvania ] September 14, 1777. Orders Heath to send all Continental troops in Massachusetts to join the main Army. Relays information concerning engagement at Brandywine Creek.
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George Washington to John Hancock, September 14, 1777
Near Germantown [ Pennsylvania ] September 14, 1777. Is directing Major General Israel Putnam to send a second detachment of one thousand men to camp.
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Hume Burnley to William H. Seward, October 10, 1864
Mr. Burnley to Mr. Seward. Washington, October 10, 1864. Sir: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your note of the 10th instant, enclosing copy of a letter…
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Unknown to Charles W. Field, May 5, 1862
HEADQUARTERS OF THE BRIGADE, Camp near Falmouth, Va., May 5, 1862. Respectfully forwarded. The conduct of the officers and men of this regiment during the day was commendable for enterprise…
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George Washington to Philemon Dickinson, September 14, 1777
Near Germantown [ Pennsylvania ] September 14, 1777. Forwards to Dickinson steps taken to counteract the enemy in New Jersey. Is confident of Dickinson’s cooperation and assistance.
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William H. Seward to J. Hume Burnley, October 10, 1864
Mr. Seward to Mr. Burnley. Department of State, Washington, October 10, 1864. Sir: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your note of the 28th ultimo, in relation…
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Hume Burnley to William H. Seward, October 9, 1864
Mr. Burnley to Mr. Seward. Washington, October 9, 1864. Sir: With reference to your note of the 13th ultimo, relative to the steamer Mary, and her supposed connexion with the…
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Hume Burnley to William H. Seward, October 7, 1864
Mr. Burnley to Mr. Seward. Washington, October 7,1864. Sir: With reference to your note of the 15th August, with its enclosure from the Secretary of the Treasury to my note…
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George Washington to William Maxwell, September 5, 1777
Wilmington [ Delaware ] September 5, 1777. Asks if Maxwell is prepared to make a secret foray against enemy. Gives instructions concerning proper guides and return route.
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J. Kilpatrick to George B. McClellan, April 19, 1862
HEADQUARTERS HARRIS LIGHT CAVALRY, Camp near Falmouth, Va., April 19, 1862. GENERAL: I have the honor to report that my advance guard, under Captain B. E. F. Cooke, Company B,…
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William H. Seward to J. Hume Burnley, October 6, 1864
Mr. Seward to Mr. Burnley. Department of State, Washington, October 6, 1864. Sir: Information has been received at this department that the agents of the insurgent enemies of the United…
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George Washington to Christopher Ludowick, September 5, 1777
Wilmington [ Delaware ] September 5, 1777. Orders Ludowick to Camp by way of Pittstown and Coryells Ferry. Asks Ludowick to send bread from these places to Camp, and to…
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Hume Burnley to William H. Seward, October 6, 1864
Mr. Burnley to Mr. Seward. Washington, October 6, 1864. Sir: Her Majesty’s government have had under their consideration the records of the various prize cases which have been submitted to…
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Alexander Hamilton to Charles Stewart, September 5, 1777
Wilmington [Delaware] Septemr. 5th 1777 Sir, Inclosed in your letter to Mr Ludowick 2 you will find one from His Excellency confirming your orders. We expected you to call here…
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George D. Bayard to Halsted, April 28, 1862
Aquia, April 28, 1862. I sent up by to-day’s boat 17 prisoners, taken by our troops in their advance on Fredericksburg. They are mostly of the Ninth Virginia Cavalry. Some…