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Benjamin Franklin to John Jay, 2 June 1779
Passy June. 2. 1779 Dear Sir, I received a few Days since by way of S t . Eustatia, the Duplicate of a Letter you did me the honour to…
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Thomas Pitcairn to John Jay, 27 May 1779
Reading, May 27 th 1779 Sir In Justice to my Brother officers and myself on Parole at this Place, my Duty directs me to adress you. To sett forth the…
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SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF THE PACIFIC, August 13, 1861
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF THE PACIFIC, August 13, 1861. No. 145. f San Francisco, August 13, 1861. 2. Two of the field guns at the Presidio of San…
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Robert Troup to John Jay, 22 May 1779
Camp at Middle Brook, May 22 d , 1779. My dear Sir After mature Reflection I think it best for me to continue in the Army till the War is…
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William H. Seward to Henry Mercier, February 20, 1862
Mr. Seward to Mr. Mercier. Department of State, Washington, February 20, 1862. Sir: I have carefully considered the suggestions concerning the artificial obstacles made in Charleston harbor, presented by you…
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John Jay to George Clinton, 22 May 1779
Ph a May 22 1779 D r Sir I have now the Pleasure of enclosing you a Copy of certain Resolutions moved in Congress this Morning respecting the pretended State…
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Gustavus Risberg to John Jay, 10 May 1779
Philad a . May 10 1779– 1 Sir This morning I waited on the Honorable Governeur Morris Esq r . one of the Committee for our Department to know if…
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William H. Seward to Henry Mercier, February 10, 1862
Mr. Seward to Mr. Mercier. Department of State, Washington, February 10, 1862. Sir: Your note of January last was duly received. It calls my attention to the embarrassments which weigh…
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WAR DEPARTMENT, August 8, 1861
Washington City, August 8, 1861. First Regiment Oregon Rifles : For reasons satisfactory to the Department, the acceptance given you has been revoked. It is preferred that the men enlisted…
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Philip Schuyler to John Jay, 29 April 1779
Albany April 29 th : 1779. Sir Yesterday I was honored with your Excellency–s Letter of the 20 th covering the Act of Congress permitting my Resignation– I embrace the…
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George Washington to John Jay, 28 April 1779
Head Quarters Middlebrook 28th April 1779. Sir. I have been duly honord with your Excellency–s favor of the 25th and its inclosures. 1 You will percieve by the within Resolution…
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William H. Seward to Henry Mercier, February 7, 1862
Mr. Seward to Mr. Mercier. Department of State, Washington, February 7, 1862. Sir: I cannot deny myself the pleasure of expressing to you the gratification with which the President has…
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John Jay to George Washington, 26 April 1779
Philadelphia, 26 April 1779 Dear Sir The Questions contained in your Favor of the [23] 1 April Inst. are as important, as the Manner of introducing them is delicate. While…
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SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF THE PACIFIC, August 3, 1861
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF THE PACIFIC, August 3, 1861. No. 139. } San Francisco, August 3, 1861. 1. Capt. Frederick Myers, assistant quartermaster, will relieve Capt. Ralph W.…
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Robert R. Livingston to John Jay, 21 April 1779
ClerMount 21 st Ap l 1779 Dear John A fortnight has already elapsed since I received yours of the 14 th . Ult., I feel my self ashamed of my…
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Thouvenel to Mons. Mercier, January 23, 1862
[Translation.] Mr. Thouvenel to Mr. Mercier. No. 4.] Department of Foreign Affairs, Paris, January 23, 1862. Sir: I am in receipt of the despatch you have done me the honor…
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John Jay to George Washington, 21 April 1779
Philadelphia 21 April 1779 Dear Sir Accept my Thanks for the long & friendly Letter of the 14 inst. 1 which I have had the Pleasure of recieving from you.…
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George Bascome to John Jay, 5 April 1779
[Bermuda April 5 th . 1779] Dear Sir, On the Score of the Acquaintance which I had the Honor some Years past, during my Residence at New York, to have…
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HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE PACIFIC, July 29, 1861
San Francisco, July 29, 1861. Capt. WILLIAM H. GARDNER, U.S. Navy, Commanding Navy- Yard, Mare Island, Cal. : CAPTAIN: I have telegraphed to-day to keep the Shubrick in commission, as…
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John Jay to Alexander McDougall, 28 March 1779
Ph a . 28 March 1779 Dear Sir I have the Pleasure of acknowledging the Rec t of your Favor of the 21 st : Instant. Your Sentiments on the…