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Josiah Gorgas to and Chief of Ordnance, May 27, 1864
Richmond, May 27, 1864. Str: I have the honor to lay the following statement before you, and request that if possible you will render such assistance as may be needed…
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James S. Pike to William H. Seward, February 25, 1863
Mr. Pike to Mr. Seward. No. 77.] United States Legation, The Hague, February 25, 1863. Sir: There is a hopeful sign here in respect to our finances. The money men…
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Unknown to Braxton Bragg, June 26, 1864
June 26, 1864. Respectfully returned to Adjutant and Inspector General. General Winder has been directed to select another depot, which will be provided with a new and additional outfit entirely…
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James S. Pike to William H. Seward, February 18, 1863
Mr. Pike to Mr. Seward. No. 76.] United States Legation, The Hague, February 18, 1863. Sir: I think I may safely say that, whatever our embarrassments may still be at…
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James S. Pike to William H. Seward, February 11, 1863
Mr. Pike to Mr. Seward. No. 75.] United States Legation, The Hague, February 11, 1863. Sir: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your circular No. 30, dated…
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RH. Chilton to RICHMOND, VA., May 24, 1864, May 24, 1864
May 24, 1864. ADJUTANT AND INSPECTOR GENERAL’S OFFICE, Richmond, Va., May 24, 1864. Colonel PRESTON, Chief of the Bureau of Conscription : COLONEL: The following extract from the inspection report…
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James S. Pike to William H. Seward, February 4, 1863
Mr. Pike to Mr. Seward. No. 74.] United States Legation, The Hague, February 4, 1863. Sir: I have none of your favors to acknowledge since my last. The Dutch cabinet…
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William H. Seward to James S. Pike, February 4, 1863
Mr. Seward to Mr. Pike. No. 87.] Department of State, Washington, February 4, 1863. Sir: Your despatch of January 14 (No. 72) has been received, and the President is specially…
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Unknown to Joseph E. Brown, May 23, 1864
Macon, May 23, 1864. His Excellency JOSEPH E. BROwN, Governor, Milledgeville : Str: Your letter of the 20th instant was received by yesterdayâs mail. I am not disposed to consume…
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James S. Pike to William H. Seward, January 14, 1863
[Extracts.] Mr. Pike to Mr. Seward. No. 72.] United States Legation, The Hague, January 14, 1863. Sir: I have to acknowledge the receipt of your two despatches (Nos. 81 and…
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Howell Cobb to May 27, 1864, May 21, 1864
Macon, Ga., May 21, 1864. Hon. JAMES A. SEDDON, Secretary of War, Richmond, Va.: Sir: I am, in accordance with your directions, preparing with all earnestness the organization of the…
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William H. Seward to James S. Pike, January 14, 1863
Mr. Seward to Mr. Pike. No. 86.] Department of State, Washington, January 14, 1863. Sir: I have to acknowledge the receipt of your despatch (No. 69) of the 24th ultimo,…
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William H. Seward to James S. Pike, January 5, 1863
Mr. Seward to Mr. Pike. No. 84.] Department of State, Washington, January 5, 1863. Sir: Tour despatch of December 17 (No. 68) has been received. Your suggestions in regard to…
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Burton N. Harrison to Private Secretary, May 20, 1864
Richmond, Va., May 20, 1864. Honorable SECRETARY OF WAR: Sir: I have the honor, by direction of the President, to forward for your attention and the proper action the following…
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William H. Seward to James S. Pike, January 3, 1863
Mr. Seward to Mr. Pike. Department of State, Washington, January 3, 1863. Sir: You will receive herewith a copy of a proclamation which was issued by the President on the…
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Thos. L. Bayne to PRESIDENTâS OFFICE, May 12, 1864
Macon, May 12, 1864. His Excellency JoSâEPH E. BRown, Governor, &c., Milledgeville, Ga.: Sir: Your letter of the 5th instant reached me to-day, andI reply at once, to correct some…
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James S. Pike to William H. Seward, December 31, 1862
Mr. Pike to Mr. Seward. No. 70.] United States Legation, The Hague, December 31, 1862. Sir: I have to acknowledge the receipt of your despatch of December 6, No. 70.…
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James S. Pike to William H. Seward, December 24, 1862
[Extract.] Mr. Pike to Mr. Seward. No. 69.] United States Legation, The Hague, December 24, 1862. Sir: * * * * * * * * * * The last mails…
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Unknown to Joseph E. Brown, May 10, 1864
Macon, Ga., May 10, 1864. His Excellency JOSEPH E. BRowN, Governor of Georgia: Sir: It having been reported to me from many counties in the State that men enrolled under…
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William H. Seward to James S. Pike, December 24, 1862
[Circular No. 30.] Mr. Seward to Mr. Pike. Department of State, Washington, December 24, 1862. To the Diplomatic and Consular officers of the United States: The necessity of devising new…