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Thomas Jefferson to Archibald Cary, December 9, 1774
Monticello Dec. 9. 1774. [ Dea]r Sir As I mean to be a conscientious observer of the measures generally thought requisite for the preservation of our independent rights, so I…
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Ebenezer Hazard to Thomas Jefferson, August 23, 1774
New-York , August 23, 1774. Sir As the Collection, mentioned in the Proposals annexed, is a Matter of Importance to the Colonies in general, and may answer valuable Purposes, I…
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Charles Francis Adams to William H. Seward, November 18, 1864
Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. No. 817.] Legation of the United States, London, November 18, 1864. Sir: I have received from Lord Wharncliffe, the chairman of the British association organized…
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Thomas Jefferson to Inhabitants of the Parish of St. Anne, July 23, 1774
[Before 23 July 1774] To the Inhabitants of the parish of Saint Anne. The members of the late house of Burgesses having taken into their consideration the dangers impending over…
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Charles Francis Adams to William H. Seward, November 10, 1864
Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. No. 810.] Legation of the United States, Liverpool, November 10, 1864. Sir: The statements referred to in your despatch, No. 1130, of the 19th of…
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George Mason to John Murray, fourth earl of Dunmore, June 1, 1774
[June 1774] To his Excellency the Governor and the Council of Virginia. The Memorial & Petition of George Mason of the County of Fairfax. That in 1 the Charter granted…
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Charles Francis Adams to William H. Seward, November 3, 1864
Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. No. 805.] Legation of the United States, London, November 3, 1864. Sir: Having had an opportunity informally to see Lord Russell, I seized it to…
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Peyton Randolph to Members of the Late House of Burgesses, May 31, 1774
Williamsburg , May 31, 1774. Gentlemen Last Sunday Morning several Letters were received from Boston, Philadelphia , and Maryland , on the most interesting and important Subject of American Grievances.…
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Henry J. Hun, July 8, 1862
HEADQUARTERS SECOND BRIGADE, ARTILLERY RESERVE, Camp near Harrison’s Landing, Va., July 8, 1862. CoLONEL: I have the honor to submit the following report of the services of the Second Brigade,…
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Charles Francis Adams to William H. Seward, October 27, 1864
Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. No. 800.] Legation of the United States, London, October 27, 1864. Sir: Owing to the delayed passage of the steamer Asia, I have only this…
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John Blair to Thomas Jefferson, March 2, 1774
Williamsburg. March 2d. 1774. Dear Sir I have noted the Time of your Petitions coming into the Office, which will give them Priority when the Land Office is open. There…
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William H. Seward to Charles Francis Adams, October 24, 1864
Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. No. 1136.] Department of State, Washington, October 24, 1864. Sir: It is my duty to invite, through you, the serious attention of her Majesty’s government…
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James Taylor to Thomas Jefferson, August 20, 1773
Orange Augt. 20th. 1773 Sir There is no Such Will as Joseph Smiths Recorded in the County of Orange. I am Sr. Yr. Hble Servt., James Taylor
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William H. Seward to Charles Francis Adams, October 20, 1864
Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. No. 1131.] Department of State, Washington, October 20, 1864. Sir: Your despatch of the 6th of October, No. 792, has been received, and I give…
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Charles Macpherson to Thomas Jefferson, August 12, 1773
Edinburgh 12th. August 1773. Dear Sir I regret, exceedingly, that I have at this distance of time to answer your very polite letter of the 20th February. I only received…
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Charles Francis Adams to William H. Seward, October 20, 1864
Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. No. 796.] Legation of the United States, London, October 20, 1864. Sir: I have to acknowledge the reception of despatches from the department, numbered from…
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James Macpherson to Charles Macpherson, August 7, 1773
London August 7th 1773 My Dear Sir I received your letter. I should be glad to accommodate any friend of yours; especially one of Mr. Jefferson’s taste and character. But…
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William H. Seward to Charles Francis Adams, October 19, 1864
Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. No. 1130.] Department of State, Washington, October 19, 1864. Sir: Information has been received at this department in regard to the alleged enlistment of several…
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Thomas Jefferson to William Fleming, May 19, 1773
May 19. 1773. Mrs. Carr’s Dear Fleming You have before this heard and lamented the death of our good friend Carr . Some steps are necessary to be immediately taken…
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William H. Seward to Charles Francis Adams, October 18, 1864
Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. No. 1128.] Department of State, Washington, October 18, 1864. Sir: The defeat of the insurgents in Georgia, crowned by the capture of Atlanta, seems to…