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Loh. Watts to of Alabama, May 31, 1864
Montgomery, May 31, 1864. Hon. JAMES A. SEDDON, Secretary of War: DEAR SIR: Some weeks since I wrote to you in reference to several volunteer organizations forming in the State…
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William H. Seward to James S. Pike, June 8, 1863
Mr. Seward to Mr. Pike. No. 103.] Department of State, Washington, June 8, 1863. Sir: Your despatch of the 20th ultimo (No. 87) relative to the question of the Scheldt…
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James S. Pike to William H. Seward, May 20, 1863
[Extracts.] Mr. Pike to Mr. Seward. No. 87.] United States Legation, The Hague, May 20, 1863. Sir: The subject of the Scheldt tolls, of the settlement of which between Belgium…
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Unknown to James A. Seddon, May 10, 1864
Macon, May 10, 1864. Hon. JAMES A. SEDDON, Secretary of War, Richmond, Va. : There are several local organizations which the good of the service require should be disbanded at…
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James S. Pike to William H. Seward, May 6, 1863
Mr. Pike to Mr. Seward. No. 85.] United States Legation, The Hague, May 6, 1863. Sir: Since my last, I have had the honor to receive your despatches (No. 96)…
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J. W. Robertson to HpQrs. DEPT. OF SOUTH CAROLINA, GEORGIA, &C, March 26, 1864
Columbus, Ga., March 26, 1864. Chief of Staff, Charleston, S. C.: GENERAL: I inclose with this a commission* received at these headquarters through Maj. Gen. Howell Cobb, commanding Georgia State…
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James S. Pike to William H. Seward, April 22, 1863
Mr. Pike to Mr. Seward. No. 84.] United States Legation, The Hague, April 22, 1863. Sir: I have to acknowledge the receipt of your despatch of the 17th March, (No.…
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Unknown, February 18, 1864
Savannah, February 18, 1864. Respectfully forwarded to department headquarters. I concur in the recommendation of Colonel Robertson that Major Howardâs battalion be disbanded as soon as troops for State service…
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William H. Seward to James S. Pike, April 13, 1863
Mr. Seward to Mr. Pike. No. 96.] Department of State, Washington, April 13, 1863. Sir: I have received your despatch (No. 77) of the 25th of February, and shall lay…
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James S. Pike to William H. Seward, April 8, 1863
[Extract.] Mr. Pike to Mr. Seward. No. 82.] United States Legation, The Hague, April 8, 1863. Sir:* * * * * The speculation in American government stocks goes on at…
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J. W. Robertson to J. H. Alexander, February 15, 1864
Columbus, Ga., February 15, 1864. Maj. J. H. ALEXANDER, Assistant Adjutant-General, Savannah, Ga.: MaJor: Some time since I forwarded documents with reference to the status of Howardâs battalion of non-conscripts.…
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William H. Seward to James S. Pike, March 25, 1863
Mr. Seward to Mr. Pike. No. 94.] Department of State, Washington, March 25, 1863. Sir: Your despatch of March 4 (No. 78) has been received, and communicated to the Secretary…
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William H. Seward to James S. Pike, March 12, 1863
Mr. Seward to Mr. Pike. No. 91.] Department of State, Washington, March 12, 1863. Sir: Your despatch of February 18 (No. 76) has been received. I think you have argued…
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Unknown to James A. Seddon, May 31, 1864
Macon, Ga., May 31, 1864. Hon. JAMES A. SEDDON, Secretary of War, Richmond, Va.: Sir: It is with great reluctance I address you at this important and critical juncture upon…
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William H. Seward to James S. Pike, March 9, 1863
Mr. Seward to Mr. Pike. Department of State, Washington, March 9, 1863. Sir: By direction of the President, I transmit to you a copy of concurrent resolutions of the Congress…
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James S. Pike to William H. Seward, March 4, 1863
Mr. Pike to Mr. Seward. No. 78.] United States Legation, The Hague, March 4, 1863. Sir: The movement in our government stocks, to which I referred in my last, has…
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Unknown to Charles Clark, May 27, 1864
CONFEDERATE STATES OF AMERICA, WAR DEPARTMENT, Richmond, Va., May 27, 1864. Governor CHARLES CLARK, Macon, Miss.: The evils from not giving a special certificate in each case are greater than…
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William H. Seward to James S. Pike, March 2, 1863
Mr. Seward to Mr. Pike. No. 90.] Department of State, Washington, March 2, 1863. Sir: Your despatch of February 11 (No. 75) has been received. Congress has adopted, from among…
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Unknown, May 27, 1864
GENERAL ORDERS, ADJT. AND INSP. GENERALâS OFFICE, May 27, 1864. No. 48. Richmond, May 27, 1864. I. The receipts of bonded quartermasters and commissaries and of agents of tax service…
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William H. Seward to James S. Pike, February 28, 1863
Mr. Seward to Mr. Pike. No. 89.] Department of State, Washington, February 28, 1863. Sir: Your despatch of the 4th of February has been received. Congress is near a constitutional…