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46,149 lettersFort McHenry, June 13, 1861. To the MAYOR OF THE CITY OF BALTIMORE: Str: I have the honor to transmit to you a copy of an order issued to the…
Grenada, June 9, 1864. Maj. Gen. S. D. LEE, C. S. Army: DEAR SIR: I find it almost impossible to keep this road in safe running order for want of…
Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. No. 491.] Legation of the United States, London, September 5, 1863—3 o’clock p. m. Sir: I have just received a note from Lord Russell, and…
Richmond, Va., June 9, 1864. Major-General COBB, Macon, Ga.: Your letter of 31st of May received. The Department was misinformed as to the condition of Howard’s battalion. Your report satisfactory…
[Extract.] Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. No. 490.] Legation of the United States, London, September 4, 1863—4.20 p. m Sir: I have this moment received a note from Lord Russell,…
Chambersburg, Pa., June 12, 1861. Col. E. D. TOWNSEND, Headquarters of Army, Washington City: General Cadwalader arrived, and goes to Greencastle to command First Division, composed of First, Third, and…
Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. No. 488.] Legation of the United States, London, September 4, 1863. Sir: I transmit the copy of a note addressed by me this day to…
Richmond, Va., June 8, 1864. General HOWELL CoBB, Macon, Ga.: Following telegram just received.* Matter submitted to your discretion. J. A. SEDDON, Secretary of War. *See Watts to Seddon, June…
Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. No. 487.] Legation of the United States, London, September 3, 1863. Sir: Lord Russell has acknowledged the reception of my note to him of the…
Richmond, Va., June 4, 1864. Governor T. H. Watts, Montgomery, Ala.: Your letter of April 27 addressed to the President was referred to me with the indorsement that ‘‘in this…
Chambersburg, Pa., June 12, 1861. Col. E. D. TOWNSEND, Asst. Adjt. Gen., U. 8S. Army, Washington City: Sir: I yesterday notified you of the occupation of Cumberland by the Indiana…
Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. No. 689.] Department of State, Washington, September 2, 1863. Sir: Edwin G. Eastman, esq., the United States consul at Queenstown, Cork, in a despatch of…
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…
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE OH8IO, Cincinnati, June 11, 1861. Col. E. D. TOWNSEND, . Assistant Adjutant-General : CoLONEL: I sent by telegraph to-day General Morris’ telegram in relation to troops…
Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. No. 688.] Department of State, Washington, August 31, 1863. Sir: I have just returned to this city from an excursion through the State of New…
Savannah, February 18, 1864. Respectfully forwarded to department headquarters. I concur in the recommendation of Colonel Robertson that Major Howard’s battalion be disbanded as soon as troops for State service…
Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. No. 483.] Legation of the United States, London, August 27, 1863. Sir: On a close examination of your despatch No. 667, of the 29th July,…
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…
Chambersburg, Pa., June 7, 1861. Col. GEORGE H. Tuomas, U.S. A., Second Cavalry, Comdg. First Brigade, Greencastle, Pa.: COLONEL: The commanding general does not wish to make any movement forward…
Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. No. 483.] Legation of the United States, London, August 27, 1863. Sir: On a close examination of your despatch No. 667, of the 29th July,…