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46,149 lettersCHIEF QUARTERMASTER’S OFFICE, Galveston, Tex., November 16, 1861. Respectfully returned to the general commanding for his consideration. The prisoners now at Camp Verde have from $150 to $300 due each.…
Mr. Seward to Mr. Pruyn No. 46.] Department of State, Washington, September 1, 1863. Sir: Your several despatches have been received, which bear dates and numbers as follows: May 26,…
Mr. Pruyn to Mr. Seward No. 56.] Legation of the United States in Japan, Yokohama, August 14, 1863. Sir: At the time the British demand was made, I cautioned this…
Mr. Pruyn to Mr. Seward No. 50.] Legation of the United States in Japan, Yokohama, July 25, 1863. Sir: I have the honor to inform you, that at a meeting…
October 25, 1861. MEI Doña Aña, Ariz., October 25, 1861. Brigadier-General SIBLEY : SIR: The enemy, about 2,500 strong, are on the march for this place— eleven companies of U.…
[Telegram.] Mr. Pruyn to Mr. Seward No. 49.] Legation of the United States in Japan, Yokohama, July 24, 1863. Sir: 26th June American steamer Pembroke attacked at Simonoseki, 600 miles…
z Galveston, Tex., November 4, 1861. Col. J. C. MOORE, Comdg. Military District of Galveston, Tex. :. – SIR: Commander Hunter, C. S. Navy, was ordered to report to the…
Mr. Seward to Mr. Pruyn No. 45.] Department of State, Washington, July 10, 1863. Sir: I have just received your despatches of May 8 (No. 24,) May 8 (No. 25,)…
Mr. Seward to Mr. Pruyn No. 44.] Department of State, Washington, July 9, 1863. Sir: In fulfilment of the announcement made in my instruction to you of the 4th of…
Mr. Seward to Mr. Pruyn No. 43.] Department of State, Washington, July 7, 1863. Sir: I have the honor to acknowledge the reception of your several despatches bearing the dates…
Dona Ana, Ariz., October 25, 1861. _ COMMANDER DEPARTMENT OF TEXAS: SIR: I hasten to inform you that my spies have returned from New Mexico, bringing the intelligence that Colonel…
Mr. Seward to Mr. Pruyn No. 42.] Department of State, Washington, June 29, 1863. Sir: Tour despatch of April 10 (No. 15) has been submitted to the President. It is…
Mr. Pruyn to Mr. Seward No. 45.] Legation of the United States in Japan, Yokohama, June 27, 1863. Sir: In the hope that the situation of affairs at home may…
Mr. Pruyn to Mr. Seward No. 44.] Legation of the United States in Japan, Yokohama, June 26, 1863. Sir: I have the honor to call your attention to the remark…
Mr. Pruyn to Mr. Seward No. 43.] Legation of the United States in Japan, Yokohama, June 25, 1863. Sir: I have the honor to transmit (No. 1) translation of a…
Galveston, Tex., October 24, 1861. Hon. J. P. BENJAWIN, Secretary of. War, Richmond, Va. : SIR: My duties have been of so pressing a nature at this post and –…
Mr. Pruyn to Mr. Seward No. 42.] Legation of the United States in Japan, Yokohama, June 24, 1863. Sir: I have the honor to transmit enclosure No. 1, copy of…
Mr. Pruyn to Mr. Seward No. 41.] Legation of the United States in Japan, Yokohama, June 24, 1863. Sir: British indemnity paid. United States legation buildings at Yedo destroyed by…
Mr. Pruyn to Mr. Seward No. 40.] Legation of this United States in Japan, Yokohama, June 24, 1863. Sir: I have the honor to inform you that the British indemnity…
San Antonio, October 17, 1861. General S. COOPER, Adjutant and Inspector General : SIR: From the time I came to this place (2d September) cotton has been passing through it…