Letter
Unknown to J. N. Ramsey, July 17, 1861
Camp near Monterey, Va., July 17, 1861. J. N. RAMSEY, Colonel, Commanding, &e.: Sir: Your note of yesterday is at hand. I am surprised and pained to learn by it…
Archive
All Letters
Browse the complete collection of historical letters, memos, and telegrams.
46,149 lettersLetter
William H. Seward to Charles Francis Adams, May 23, 1863
Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. No. 605.] Department of State, Washington, May 23, 1863. Sir: Your despatch of May 8 (No. 411) has been received. I have communicated the information…
Letter
George B. McClellan to Onar: IX.] CAMPAIGN IN WEST âVIRGINIA. 253, July 15, 1861
Huttonsville, Randolph County, Virginia, July 15, 1861. To the OFFICER Commanding the Forces Commanded by the late Robert S. Garnett, Esq., styling himself Brigadier- General, Confederate States Army : Srr:…
Letter
J. E. Johnston, July 29, 1861
Manassas, July 29, 1861. General S. CooPER, Adjutant and Inspector General: GENERAL: I had the honor to write to you on the 24th instant on the subject of my rank…
Letter
William H. Seward to Charles Francis Adams, May 19, 1863
Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. No. 602.] Department of State, Washington, May 19, 1863. Sir: In reviewing the late movement of General Hooker across the Rappahannock, all critics approve of…
Letter
Henry R. Jackson to George B. McClellan, July 17, 1861
July 17, 1861. July 17, 1861. Maj. Gen. GEORGE B. MCCLELLAN, Commanding U. 8S. Forces : Sir: It affords me pleasure to acknowledge the receipt of your communication of the…
Letter
J. E. Johnston, July 28, 1861
Manassas, July 28, 1861. General 8. CooPER, Adjutant and Inspector General: GENERAL: This army, both General Beauregard’s troops and mine, ~ is without adequate means of transportation. It would be…
Letter
HEADQUARTERS OF THE FORCES, July 27, 1861
Richmond, Va., July 27, 1861. Brig. Gen. T. H. HouMEs, Commanding at Fredericksburg, Brooke’s Station, Va.: GENERAL: I regret to learn that the proposed construction of the batteries at the…
Letter
Unknown, July 16, 1861
Camp at Monterey, Va., July 16, 1861. Str: There can be no doubt that during the earlier days of last week the enemy engaged the attention of General Garnett at…
Letter
William H. Seward to Charles Francis Adams, May 18, 1863
Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. No. 599.] Department of State, Washington, May 18, 1863. Sir: I have to acknowledge the receipt of your No. 395, of the 30th ultimo, relative…
Letter
HEADQUARTERS, July 26, 1861
Richmond, Va., July 26, 1861. General B. HuGER, Commanding Forces, Norfolk, Va.: GENERAL: I am much gratified to learn the progress made in the _ defenses at Norfolk and the…
Letter
M. G. Harman to George Deas, July 16, 1861
Staunton, Va., July 16, 1861. Col. GEORGE DEAS, Assistant Adjutant-General : DEAR Sie: Inclosed is a communication sent you by telegraph, after waiting hours for the office to open.* It…
Letter
Charles Francis Adams to William H. Seward, May 14, 1863
Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. No. 414.] Legation of the United States, London, May 14, 1863. Sir: I have the honor to transmit a copy of a note of Lord…
Letter
HEADQUARTERS, July 23, 1861
Richmond, Va., July 23, 1861. Maj. M. G. HARMAN, Staunton, Va.: General Jackson desires troops to be sent by Millborough, to re-enforce Elk Mountain. The first regiment that arrives must…
Dispatch
Staunton, Va., July 16, 1861 to Present DAvis and Col. GEORGE DEAS, July 15, 1861
HEADQUARTERS ‘FORCES, Staunton, Va., July 15, 1861. DEAR Sir: After your dispatch of to-day, I have informed all that no company would be received as a volunteer company for less…
Letter
HEADQUARTERS OF THE FORCES, July 23, 1861
Richmond, Va., July 23, 1861. Brig. Gen. H. R. JACKSON, Army of the Northwest, Monterey, Va. : GENERAL: I have received your two letters of the 20th,* reporting the state…
Letter
Pegram to 246 OPERATIONS IN MD., PA., VA., AND W. VA. | [Cuar. IX, July 14, 1861
hichmond, Va., July 14, 1861. Maj. M. G. Harman, Staunton, Va.: Send by express the following: General H. R. JACKSON: Take command of Scott’s, Johnson’s, and Lee’s regiments, and such…
Letter
HEADQUARTERS OF THE FORCES, July 21, 1861
Richmond, Va., July 21, 1861. General W. W. LORING, Commanding Army of the N Seats GENERAL: In my letter of yesterday I directed your attention to the importance of occupying…
Letter
William H. Seward to Charles Francis Adams, May 9, 1863
Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. No. 590.] Department of State, Washington, May 9, 1863. Sir: Your despatch of the 23d ultimo (No. 386) has been received, together with the copy…
Letter
Unknown to H. A. Wise, July 11, 1861
Richmond, Va., July 11, 1861. Brig. Gen. H. A. WISE, Commanding, &c., Charleston, Va.: GENERAL: In a letter received to-day from General Garnett, commanding Northwestern Army, he reports having learned…