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Saml. Breck, June 3, 1862
June 3, 1862. No. 18. Front Royal, Va., June 3, 1862. There has been recently so much irregularity on the subject of levyi Reais tions, and so much misconception on…
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Right Hon. Lord Lyons to William H. Seward, July 6, 1864
Lord Lyons to Mr. Seward. Washington, July 6, 1864. Sir: I have the honor to submit to you a copy of a despatch which I have received from the acting…
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Alexander Hamilton to Gouverneur Morris, May 12, 1777
Head Quarters Morris Town [New Jersey] May 12th 1777 Dear Sir, I have received the pleasure of your favour of yesterday’s date. 2 The reasons you assign for the interval…
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Unknown, May 7, 1862
GENERAL ORDERS, HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE RAPPAHANNOCK, May 7, 1862. No. 8. Opposite Fredericksbury, May 7, 1862. The following is announced as the only recognized method of taking supplies of…
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William H. Seward to Right Hon. Lord Lyons, July 5, 1864
Mr. Seward to Lord Lyons. Department of State, Washington, July 5, 1864. My Lord: I have the honor to enclose a copy of a despatch of the 4th ultimo, No.…
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William H. Seward to Right Hon. Lord Lyons, July 1, 1864
Mr. Seward to Lord Lyons. Department of State, Washington, July 1, 1864. My Lord: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your note of the 24th ultimo, relative…
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Gouverneur Morris to Alexander Hamilton, May 11, 1777
[ Kingston, New York, May 11, 1777. On May 12, 1777, Hamilton wrote to Morris: “I have received the pleasure of your favour of yesterday’s date.� Letter not found. ]
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Cuar, Xxiv. General Reports. 53 to Question by General MoDoWELL. Lay before the court Special, June 5, 1862
GENERAL ORDERS, } HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE RAPPAHANNOCK, June 5, 1862. No. 19. Front Royal, Va., June 5, 1862. Any person detected in placing obstructions on the track of any…
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William H. Seward to Right Hon. Lord Lyons, June 30, 1864
Mr. Seward to Lord Lyons. Department of State, Washington, June 30, 1864. My Lord: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your note of the 18th instant, in…
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George Washington to Alexander McDougall, May 11, 1777
Morristown [ New Jersey ] May 11, 1777. States that Major General Nathanael Greene and Brigadier General Henry Knox will inspect posts under McDougall’s command.
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Unknown, May 16, 1862
May 16, 1862. No. 12. Opposite Fredericksburg, Va., May 16, 1862. It has come to the knowledge of the major-general commanding that some of the few men among us who…
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Right Hon. Lord Lyons to William H. Seward, June 30, 1864
Lord Lyons to Mr. Seward. Washington, June 30, 1864. Sir: In a note dated the 20th instant, I had the honor to call your attention to an order of the…
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George Washington to Horatio Gates, May 7, 1777
Morristown [ New Jersey ] May 7, 1777. Encloses letter to Brigadier General Anthony Wayne, who is needed at Headquarters.
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Right Hon. Lord Lyons to William H. Seward, June 29, 1864
Lord Lyons to Mr. Seward. Washington, June 29, 1864. Sir: I am informed that in the department of the gulf the following oath is exacted from foreigners: “United States of…
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L. H. Pelouze to William D. Wallach, A Witness, May 24, 1862
Opposite Frederickaburg, Va., May 24, 1862. Brig. Gen. JoserPH R. ANDERSON, Commanding near Massaponas : GENERAL: I have just received the following from the Secretary of War: , ââYou may…
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William H. Seward to Right Hon. Lord Lyons, June 27, 1864
Mr. Seward to Lord Lyons. Department of State, Washington, June 27, 1864. My Lord: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your lordship’s note of the 24th of…
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Alexander Hamilton to New York Committee of Correspondence, May 7, 1777
Head Quarters Morris Town [New Jersey] May 7th. 1777 Gentlemen, I thank you for the favor of the pamphlet, 2 containing your form of government, which, without flattery, I consider…
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Right Hon. Lord Lyons to William H. Seward, June 27, 1864
Lord Lyons to Mr. Seward. Washington, June 27, 1864. Sir: I placed in your hands on the 17th March last a memorandum pointing out the serious losses which were entailed…
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Irvin McDowell to The witness continued, May 22, 1862
Opposite Fredericksburg, Va., May 22, 1862. GENERAL: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of yesterday’s date, inclosing a letter concerning Generals Buckner and Tilghman. I…
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Alexander Hamilton to William Duer, May 6, 1777
Head Quarters Morris Town [New Jersey] May 6. 1777 Sir, The bearer of this is Mr. Malmedi a french Gentleman of learning, abilities and experience. 2 I believe he thinks…