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Unknown to James Wadsworth, April 10, 1862
GENERAL ORDERS, } HDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF RAPPAHANNOCK, April 10, 1862. No. 2. } Fairfax Court-House, April 10, 1862. I. The powers which, as military governor and commander of the District…
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George Washington to Henry Leonard Philip Arendt, June 25, 1777
Quibbletown [ New Jersey ] June 25, 1777. Grants permission for Baron d’Arendt to visit Philadelphia and advises D’Arendt to consult Congress on plan for Prussian treaty.
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William H. Seward to Right Hon. Lord Lyons, August 12, 1864
Mr. Seward to Lord Lyons,. Department of State, Washington, August 12, 1864. My Lord: Referring to your communication of the 30th ultimo, in regard to large purchases of cotton said…
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Robert R Livingston to Alexander Hamilton, June 25, 1777
[ Kingston, New York, June 25, 1777. On June 28, 1777, Hamilton wrote to Robert R. Livingston: “Yours of the 25th came to hand last night.” Letter not found. ]
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William H, Seward, to Right Hon. Lord Lyons, August 11, 1864
Mr. Seward to Lord Lyons. Department of State, Washington, August 11, 1864. My Lord: With reference to your note of the 11th of May last, relative to the capture at…
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Lorenzo Thomas to BE. A. Hitchcock, April 2, 1862
Washington Oity, April 2, 1862. Adjutant-General THomaAs and Major-General HITCHCOCK: GENERALS: I beg leave to refer to you the following papers: 1st. The Presidentâs War Meee No. 3, dated March…
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George Washington to Jonathan Trumbull, June 23, 1777
Middlebrook [ New Jersey ] June 23, 1777. Regrets inability to supply field pieces. Is pleased with report on quota of troops. Advises Trumbull on exchange of Danbury prisoners. Praises…
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Unknown to Lorenzo Thomas, April 1, 1862
HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE POTOMAQ, Steamer Commodore, April 1, 1862. Brig. Gen. LORENZO THOMAS, Adjutant-General U. 8. Army : ; GENERAL : I have to request that you will lay…
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George Washington to Alexander McDougall, June 23, 1777
Middlebrook [ New Jersey ] June 23, 1777. Approves of McDougall’s return to Peekskill. States that British are leaving New Jersey. Warns McDougall to expect an attack up North River.
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George Washington to Israel Putnam, June 22, 1777
Middlebrook [ New Jersey ] June 22, 1777. Orders Putnam to prepare for a probable British attack up the North River. States that enemy has abandoned Brunswick and will probably…
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Right Hon. Lord Lyons to William H. Seward, August 11, 1864
Lord Lyons to Mr. Seward. Washington, August 11, 1864. Sir: With reference to my note of the 30th ultimo, and to your answer of the 8th instant, I have the…
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George Washington to Thomas Elliott, June 21, 1777
Middlebrook [ New Jersey ] June 21, 1777. Warns Elliott that any further delay in appearing at Headquarters will result in a replacement being appointed to his position in the…
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Unknown to Joseph Wadsworth, April 19, 1862
Washington City, April 19, 1862. ort of Assistant Inspector-General Maj. Roger Jones of the forces asmy at 7 o’clock p. m. at north end of Long Bridge and Aqucduct. General…
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Right Hon. Lord Lyons to William H. Seward, August 9, 1864
Lord Lyons to Mr. Seward. Washington, August 9, 1864. Sir: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your note of this day’s date, requesting me to communicate to…
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George Washington to Israel Putnam, June 20, 1777
Middlebrook [ New Jersey ] June 20, 1777. Discusses General William Howe’s latest movements. Reviews orders to Brigadier Generals John Glover and Alexander McDougall concerning these movements. Orders stand-by preparations…
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William H. Seward to Right Hon. Lord Lyons, August 9, 1864
Mr. Seward to Lord Lyons. Department of State, Washington, August 9, 1864. My Lord: I have the honor to enclose a copy of a communication of the 8th instant, from…
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KE. A. Hitchcock to James S. Wadsworth, April 19, 1862
Washington Oity, D. O., April 19, 1862. The Secretary of War desires General Wadsworth to assume a supposed attack by the enemy on Washington; that Generali Wadsworth hears of it…
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George Washington to Alexander McDougall, June 20, 1777
Middlebrook [ New Jersey ] June 20, 1777. Describes General William Howe’s latest moves. Orders McDougall either to remain at present post or return to Peekskill.
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George Washington to Charles-François-Adrien Le Paulmier, chevalier d’ Annemours, June 19, 1777
Middlebrook [ New Jersey ] June 19, 1777. Discusses advantages of an overt declaration of war by France. Corrects error in estimate of British losses at Danbury, Connecticut. Questions purpose…
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George Washington to Benedict Arnold, June 17, 1777
Middlebrook [ New Jersey ] June 17, 1777. Describes position at Middlebrook and plans of attack. Discusses probability of enemy attack on the army at Middlebrook and on Philadelphia. Orders…