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R. E. Lee, May 14, 1861
Richmond, Va., May 14, 1861. Col. T. J. JACKSON, Commanding, &c., Harper’s Ferry, Va. : COLONEL: I am very much concerned at the condition of things and the failure to…
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George B. McClellan to E. D. Townsend, A. A. G, May 30, 1861
Cincinnati, May 30, 1861. COLONEL: I have the honor to report the successful occupation of Grafton without the loss of a single life. My previous dispatches have informed you of…
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Charles Francis Adams to William H. Seward, March 19, 1863
[Extracts.] Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. No. 351.] Legation of the United States, London, March 19, 1863. Sir: I have to acknowledge the reception of despatches from the department, numbered…
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HEADQUARTERS VIRGINIA FORCES, May 13, 1861
May 13, 1861. ! Richmond, Va., May 13, 1861. Brigadier-General GWYNN, Commanding, &c., Norfolk, Va. : GENERAL: Your letter of the 10th, requesting authority to call into service an additional…
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Unknown to Union Men of Western Virginia, May 26, 1861
Cincinnati, May 26, 1861. To the Union Men of Western Virginia: VIRGINIANS: The General Government has long enough endured the ~ machinations of a few factious rebels in your midst.…
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Unknown to Brigadier General Morris, May 26, 1861
Cincinnati, May 26, 1861. Brigadier-General Morris, Indianapolis: You will probably be Mabel to-morrow to move with, say, two regiments to Wheeling or Parkersburg. Circumstances may change this, but be ready.…
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R. E. Lee, May 12, 1861
Richmond, Va., May 12, 1861. Brig. Gen. W. Gwynn, Commanding Virginia Forces, Norfolk, Va. : 7 GENERAL: I am gratified to learn that all your preparations for . defense are…
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Unknown to Steepman, May 26, 1861
Cincinnati, May 26, 1861. Colonel STEEPMAN, : Commanding Fourteenth Regiment, Marietta : You will on receipt of this cross the river and occupy Parkersburg. The Highteenth [Ohio] Regiment at Athens…
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HEADQUARTERS VIRGINIA FORCES, May 12, 1861
Richmond, Va., May 12, 1861. Col. T. J. JACKSON, Commanding, &c., Harper’s Ferry, Va.: COLONEL: I have just received your letter of the 11th instant, by Colonel Bennett. Iam concerned…
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William H. Seward to Charles Francis Adams, March 16, 1863
Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. Department of State, Washington, March 16, 1863. Sir: Your despatch (No. 338) of the 27th ultimo, relative to the surreptitious exportation of specie from Mobile…
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George B. McClellan to Irvine, May 26, 1861
Cincinnati, May 26, 1861. Colonel IRVINE, Commanding Sixteenth Regiment O. V. M., Bellaire: CoLONEL: I have to-night telegraphed you to cross to Wheeling with your command and support a forward…
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GENERAL ORDERS, } HEADQUARTERS, May 11, 1861
GENERAL ORDERS, } HEADQUARTERS, May 11, 1861. No. 9. Fredericksburg, Va., May 11, 1861. I. In conformity with instructions from the ieadcamatens of vig forces, volunteer companies of infantry and…
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William H. Seward to Charles Francis Adams, March 14, 1863
Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. No. 511.] Department of State, Washington, March 14, 1863. Sir: Herewith you will receive twenty copies of the minutes of the proceedings of the Chamber…
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Unknown to Colonel Irvine, May 26, 1861
Cincinnati, May 26, 1861. Colonel IRVINE, Sixteenth Regiment O. V. M., Bellaire: Colonel Kelley is ordered to occupy the bridges on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad as far towards Fairmont…
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GENERAL HEADQUARTERS, May 11, 1861
May 11, 1861. Adjutant-General’s Office, May 11, 1861. Upon the occurrence of any emergency, which in his judgment may require it, or upon the order of Major-General Lee, General-in-Chief, Maj.…
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Unknown to Benjamin Franklin Kelley, May 26, 1861
Cincinnati, May 26, 1861. Col. B. F. KELLEY, First Regiment Virginia Volunteers, Wheeling: If you have reliable information that bridges of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad have been burned, you…
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Charles Francis Adams to William H. Seward, March 13, 1863
[Extract.] Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. No. 350.] Legation of the United States, London, March 13, 1863. Sir: I have the honor to transmit to the President the resolutions adopted…
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HEADQUARTERS VIRGINIA FORCES, May 11, 1861
Richmond, Va., May 11, 1861. B. M. JonEs, Esq., Danville, Va.: Sir: I am instructed by Major-General Lee to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of May 9, respecting the…
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George B. McClellan to Benjamin Franklin Kelley, May 26, 1861
Cincinnati, May 26, 1861. Col. B. F. Keiey, First Regiment Virginia Volunteers : COLONEL: I have telegraphed you this evening, instructing you to make a forward movement on Fairmont. The…
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R. E. Lee, May 11, 1861
Richmond, Va., May 11, 1861. Maj. F. M. Boykin, JR., Grafton, Va.: MaAsor: Your letter of the 7th has just been received, and I regret to learn that the prospect…