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Jas. N. Olney to Second Infty. Cal. Vols., Comdg. Humboldt Mil. Dist, June 8, 1862
Fort Humboldt, June 8, 1862. MAJOR: I have the honor to report that on the 6th instant, at 4 p. m., the house or hotel at Daley’s Ferry, on Mad…
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John Adams to John Jay, 15 May 1780
Paris May 15 th . 1780. Dear Sir, I shall not always stand upon Ceremonies, nor wait for Answers to Letters, because useful Hints may be given, which would be…
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William H. Seward to James S. Pike, February 27, 1862
Mr. Seward to Mr. Pike. No. 44.] Department of State, Washington, February 27, 1862. Sir: Your despatch of February 5 (No. 36) has been received. You will lose no time…
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SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. DIST. OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, March 2, 1862
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. DIST. OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, March 2, 1862. 19 f Los Angeles, Cal., March 2, 1862. IV. Lieutenant-Colonel Dobbins, Fifth Infantry California Volunteers, will detach from his…
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Floridablanca to John Jay, 14 May 1780
a Aranj ce 14 Mai 1780 Mr Sensible á l–opinion avantageuse que vous avez de ma façon d–agir autant comme Ministre que comme Particulier, J–avais l–honneur de vous assurer que…
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Francis J. Lippitt to Second California Vol. Infantry, Comdg. Humboldt Mil. Dist, August 31, 1862
Fort Humboldt, August 31, 1862. Inthe afternoon of the 15th instant I received information of a band of Indians having taken possession of a timbered point of land on the…
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William H. Seward to James S. Pike, February 5, 1862
Mr. Seward to Mr. Pike. No. 42.] Department of State, Washington, February 5, 1862. Sir: Your despatch of January 15 (No. 34) has been received. I thank you sincerely for…
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John Adams to John Jay, 13 May 1780
Paris May 13 th . 1780. Dear Sir, I had two days ago the pleasure of yours of the 26 th . of April, and am very happy, to have…
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James S. Pike to William H. Seward, January 9, 1862
[Extract.] Mr. Pike to Mr. Seward. No. 33.] United States Legation, The Hague, January 9, 1862. Sir: I have received your despatch of 11th December last, No. 36. The telegraph…
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SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. DIST. OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, February 28, 1862
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. DIST. OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, February 28, 1862. Noi: f Los Angeles, Cal., February 28, 1862. I. Lieut. Col. George S. Evans, Second Cavalry California Volunteers, will…
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Francis J Lippitt to Second Infantry California Vols., Comdy. Humboldt Mil. Dist, August 10, 1862
Fort Humboldt, August 10, 1862. MAJOR: Major Curtis arrived here on the 7th instant with Companies Band O, Second Infantry California Volunteers. Company D bad been landed at Fort Bragg.…
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John Jay to Margaret Cadwalader Meredith, 12 May 1780
Aranjues 12 th : May 1780 Dear Madam It is a delightful Evening, and I am just returned from a long solitary walk to pay my Respects to you. While…
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SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. DIST. OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, February 27, 1862
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. DIST. OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, February 27, 1862. No. 16. f Los Angeles, Cal., February 27, 1862. I. Lieut. Col. George S. Evans, Second Cavalry California Volunteers,…
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James E. Harvey to William H. Seward, October 4, 1862
Mr. Harvey to Mr. Seward. No. 159.] Legation of the United States, Lisbon, October 4, 1862. Sir: A telegram from the United States consul at Gibraltar, in reply to an…
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SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. DIST. OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, February 26, 1862
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. DIST. OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, February 26, 1862. No. 15. f Los Angeles, Cal., February 26, 1862. I. Lieut. Col. George 8. Evans, Second Cavalry California Volunteers,…
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James E. Harvey to William H. Seward, October 3, 1862
[403] *No. 2.—Efforts to preserve the neutrality of the Azores and Madeira. Mr. Harvey, United States minister, to Mr. Seward, Secretary of State. [Extract.] Legation of the United States, Lisbon,…
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Francis J. Lippitt to Second Infantry California Vols., Comdg. Humboldt Mil. Dist, August 4, 1862
Fort Humboldt, August 4, 1862. MAJOR: Minor’s is on the north side of Redwood Creek, on the trail from Arcata to Fort Gaston. Descending the river toward the ocean from…
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John Jay to Floridablanca, 12 May 1780
Aranjues 12 th . May 1780 Sir It is with the utmost Reluctance that I can prevail upon myself, to draw your Excellency–s Attention from the great objects that perpetually…
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HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, February 25, 1862
Los Angeles, Cal., February 25, 1862. Maj. eae RIGG, First Infantry California Vols., Comdg. at Fort Yuma, Cal.: MAJOR: I have directed Major Fergusson to send, via Warner’s ranch, to…
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James E. Harvey to William H. Seward, September 16, 1862
Mr. Harvey to Mr. Seward. No. 155.] Legation of the United States, Lisbon, September 16, 1862. Sir: I have had the honor to receive your despatches No. 66 (special circular)…