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New York Delegates to George Clinton, 3 February 1779
Philad. 3 d . February 1779. Sir Major General Arnold has it in Contemplation to establish a Settlement of Officers and Soldiers who have served with him in the present…
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George Clinton to John Jay, 2 February 1779
Poukeepsie, 2 d . Feb y . 1779.– Dear Sir I wrote you on the 10 th . Ultimo in Answer to your Letters prior to that Date; Since which…
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William H. Seward to William L. Dayton, November 10, 1862
Mr. Seward to Mr. Dayton. No. 248.] Department of State, Washington, November 10, 1862. Sir: Your despatch of the 21st of October, No. 213, has been submitted to the President.…
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SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF OREGON, June 21, 1861
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF OREGON, June 21, 1861. No. 13. Fort Vancouver, Wash. Ter., June 21, 1861. I. In consequence of the threatening attitude of the Indians on…
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Anthony Benezet to John Jay, 2 February 1779
Chesnut Street the 2 nd Feb y . 1779 With affectionate respect, I hereby salute thee, & take the freedom to send thee the inclosed Pamphlet, containing Some Thoughts on…
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Nathanael Greene to John Jay, 1 February 1779
Philadelphia, 1 st : February 1779. Sir, In the different Movements of the Army it frequently happens that the Inhabitants of the Country unavoidably suffer damages of various kinds for…
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William H. Seward to William L. Dayton, November 4, 1862
Mr. Seward to Mr. Dayton. No. 245.] Department of State, Washington, November 4, 1862. Sir: The Steamer having been detained by adverse winds, the incoming mail arrives just at the…
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Horatio Gates to John Jay, 29 January 1779
Boston January 29 th : 1779 Sir, Since I had the Honour to write to Your Excellency upon the Instant, 1 I have received the inclosed intelligence from General Bayley,…
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HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF OREGON, June 17, 1861
Fort Vancouver, Wash. Ter., June 17, 1861. Maj. D. C. BUELL, ; Asst. Adjt. Gen., Hdqrs. Dept. of the Pacific, San Francisco, Cal.: MAJOR: After making my orders on the…
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John Jay to William Phillips, 23 January 1779
Ph a . 23 Jan y 1779 Sir Your Favor of the 6 th : Inst. was this Morning delivered to me & communicated to Congress. 1 The enclosed Copy…
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Philip Schuyler to John Jay, 18 January 1779
Saratoga January 18 th . 1779 Dear Sir I had not the pleasure to receive Your favor of the 8 th ult: until last night, pray accept my best thanks…
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SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF OREGON, June 15, 1861
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF OREGON, June 15, 1861. No, 11. Fort Vancouver, Wash. Ter., June 15, 1861. 1. Capt. J. J. Archer, Ninth Infantry, with his company (1),…
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Nathanael Greene to John Jay, 18 January 1779
Philadelphia 18 th . Jan y . 1779 Sir It cannot be unknown to Congress that in the different Departments of the Army there are many Persons employed in the…
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John Jay to Philip Schuyler, 15 January 1779
Philadelphia 15 th : Jan y : 1779 Dear General, As the Secretary has neglected to furnish me (as usual) with the dates of your late Letters to Congress, and…
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William H. Seward to William L. Dayton, November 4, 1862
Mr. Seward to Mr. Dayton. No. 246.] Department of State, Washington, November 4, 1862. Sir: Your despatch of October 14 (No. 208) has been submitted to the President. You inform,…
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John Jay to Beaumarchais, 15 January 1779
Philadelphia, 15 th . Jan y . 1779 Sir, The Congress of the United States of America sensible of your Exertions in their favor present You with their thanks &…
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HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE PACIFIC, June 13, 1861
San Francisco, June 13, 1861. Capt. CHARLES S. LOVELL, Sixth Infantry, U. S: Army, Commanding Fort Humboldt, Cal. : SIR: A report has been made to this office by Lieut.…
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Conrad Alexandre Gérard to John Jay, 14 January 1779
A Philadelphie le 14. Janvier 1779. Monsieur, J–ai recu la lettre dont vous m–avez honoré le 13 de ce mois en m–envoyant la resolution du Congrès en reponse aux representations…
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John Jay to Robert R. Livingston, 13 January 1779
Philadelphia 13 th . Jany 1779 Dear Rob t Not a single Line have you rec d . from me since my arrival. This you may say does not look…
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William H. Seward to William L. Dayton, October 3, 1862
Mr. Seward to Mr. Dayton. No. 229.] Department of State, Washington, October 3, 1862. Sir: Your despatch of September 13 (No. 195) has been received. Your proceedings in calling Mr.…