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William L. Dayton to William H. Seward, October 21, 1863
Mr. Dayton to Mr. Seward. No. 366.] Paris, October 21, 1863. Sir: In conversation with Mr. Drouyn de l’Huys, on yesterday, he informed me that you had revoked an order…
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J. A. Campbell to Peter Hamilton, April 2, 1864
CONFEDERATE STATES OF AMERICA, WAR DEPARTMENT, Richmond, Va., April 2, 1864. PETER HAMILTON, Esq., Mobile, Ala.: There will be no objection to your detail of any person to assist you…
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William H. Seward to William L. Dayton, October 21, 1863
Mr. Seward to Mr. Dayton. No. 416.] Department of State, Washington, October 21, 1863. Sir: Mr. Bigelow, the United States consul at Paris, has transmitted to the department, with a…
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William H. Seward to William L Dayton, October 20, 1863
Mr. Seward to Mr. Dayton. No. 415.] Department of State, Washington, October 20, 1863. Sir: I have to acknowledge the receipt of your despatch of the 6th instant, (No. 357,)…
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' James A. Seddon to Confederate Authorities. 267, April 2, 1864
Richmond, Va., April 2, 1864. Lieut. Gen. L. POLK, Commanding, Demopolis, Ala.: GENERAL: The Bureau of Subsistence has a confidential contract with Mr. William J. Stoddard, of Alabama, for getting…
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William L. Dayton to William H. Seward, October 16, 1863
Mr. Dayton to Mr. Seward. No. 364.] Paris, October 16, 1863. Sir: Your despatches from 386 to 408, both inclusive, (excepting only 399 and 404,) have been duly received, and…
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B. P. Noland to and Chief Commissary of Subsistence for Virginia, April 1, 1864
Richmond, Va., April 1, 1864. Sir: The plan adopted by Judge Campbell for regulating the export of cotton and tobacco through our lines along the Rappahannock and Potomac border is…
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William H. Seward to William L. Dayton, October 10, 1863
Mr. Seward to Mr. Dayton. No. 413.] Department of State, Washington, October 10, 1863. Sir: Your despatch of the 24th ultimo, (No. 351,) relative to the Southerner, has been received,…
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James A. Seddon to Robert E. Lee, April 1, 1864
CONFEDERATE STATES OF AMERICA, WAR DEPARTMENT, Richmond, Va., April 1, 1864. General R. E. LEE, Commanding, &e.: GENERAL: Your letter of the 29th ultimo has been received.* The draft of…
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William H. Seward to William L. Dayton, October 10, 1863
Mr. Seward to Mr. Dayton. No. 412.] Department of State, Washington, October 10, 1863. Sir: Your despatch of the 25th of last month, No. 352, describing your proceedings in relation…
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William H. Seward to William L. Dayton, October 9, 1863
Mr. Seward to Mr. Dayton. No. 411.] Department of State, Washington, October 9, 1863. Sir: Your despatch of September 24, No. 350, has been received, together with the copy of…
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Unknown to John B. Preston, June 6, 1864
HEADQUARTERS CONSCRIPTION SERVICE, Macon, Ga., June 6, 1864. Respectfully forwarded to Col. John 8. Preston, superintendent Bureau of Conscription. There can be no doubt of the truth of the statement…
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William L. Dayton to William H. Seward, October 9, 1863
[Extracts.] Mr. Dayton to Mr. Seward. No. 361.] Paris, October 9, 1863. Sir: In the conference with Mr. Drouyn de l’Huys had yesterday, I communicated the general views expressed by…
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Unknown to Colonel Browne, May 2, 1864
Macon, Ga., May 2, 1864. Respectfully forwarded to Colonel Browne. The statement made in the extract appended to the within letter is no doubt true. Many men between eighteen and…
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William L. Dayton to William H. Seward, October 8, 1863
Mr. Dayton to Mr. Seward. No. 360.] Paris, October 8, 1863. Sir: The minister of marine has been absent for some days, recently, and this has been assigned to me,…
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William L. Dayton to William H. Seward, October 6, 1863
Mr. Dayton to Mr. Seward. No. 357.] Paris, October 6, 1863. Sir: I have the honor to enclose herewith a copy of a communication just received from the United States…
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F. W. Sims to April 1, 1864, March 31, 1864
C. S. QUARTERMASTERâS DEPT., RAILROAD BUREAU, Richmond, March 31, 1864. Brig. Gen. A. R. LAWTON, Quartermaster- General : GENERAL: The-neeessity of more rapid communication with Wilmington has long been felt,…
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William H. Seward to William L. Dayton, October 5, 1863
Mr. Seward to Mr. Dayton. No. 410.] Department of State, Washington, October 5, 1863. Sir: Your despatches of the 14th of September (No. 345) and the 16th of September (No.…
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C. B. Duffield, March 31, 1864
March 31, 1864. No. 13. Richmond, Va., March 31, 1864. Commandants of conscripts will forthwith proceed, in compliance with General Orders, No. 33, Adjutant and Inspector General’s Office, current series,…
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William L. Dayton to William H. Seward, October 1, 1863
Mr. Dayton to Mr. Seward. No. 353.] Paris, October 1, 1863. Sir: I have the honor to enclose herewith a copy of a letter received from Captain Winslow, of the…