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William H. Seward to Charles Francis Adams, June 26, 1862
Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. No. 281.] Department of State, Washington, June 26, 1862. Sir: It is my painful duty to bring, through you, to the notice of the British…
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John Jay to Edward Nicoll and Alexander McDougall, 17 February 1776
[Eliz. Town 17 Feb. 1776] Dear Ned, Your Letter 1 M r Averys Certificate 2 & M r Troup–s Information gave me much Satisfaction. You always shared my good Wishes,…
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Charles Francis Adams to William H. Seward, June 26, 1862
[Extracts.] Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. No. 180.] Legation of the United States, London, June 26, 1862. Sir: Matters remain here pretty much in the same condition that they were…
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Robert R. Livingston to John Jay, 15 February 1776
ClareMount, 15th Feb y 1776 D r John I received your truly affectionate Letter–And most sincerely congratulate you upon the an event which the share I take in your happiness…
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William H. Seward to Charles Francis Adams, June 24, 1862
[Extracts.] Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. No. 277.] Department of State, Washington, June 24, 1862. Sir: Your despatch of June 6 (No. 171) has been received. * * * *…
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Alexander McDougall to John Jay, 13 February 1776
NewYork Feb y 13 th 1776. Dear Sir Yesterday we made a Convention. I have the pleasure to inform you it will be a full one a day or two…
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William H. Seward to Charles Francis Adams, June 23, 1862
Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. No. 275.] Department of State, Washington, June 23, 1862. Sir: I send you a copy of a report made by Lieutenant Charles McDougal, of the…
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John Jay to James Duane, 6 January 1776
[Philadelphia 6 Jan y 1776] D r Sir, As I intend to leave this City Tomorrow I take the Liberty of sending you the inclosed. I have just rec d…
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Charles Francis Adams to William H. Seward, June 20, 1862
Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. No. 176.] Legation of the United States, London, June 20, 1862. Sir: I had a conference with Lord Russell yesterday at four o’clock. I began…
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Charles Francis Adams to William H. Seward, June 18, 1862
[Extracts.] Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. No. 175.] Legation of the United States, London, June 18, 1862. Sir: I have to acknowledge the reception of despatches from the department numbered…
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John Jay to James Jay, 4 January 1776
Philadelphia. 4 January 1776. As to Politick–s I can say little, nor do I desire that Your Letters should say anything on that Subject. 1 Thus much I can say…
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Charles Francis Adams to William H. Seward, June 13, 1862
Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. No. 174.] Legation of the United States, London, June 13, 1862. Sir: I have the honor to transmit a copy of Lord Russell’s note to…
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Alexander Hamilton to John Jay, January 1776
[New York, January 1776] Dear Sir The inclosed was intended by the last post, but I was disappointed in sending it– 1 You will find by the papers, that a…
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Alexander Hamilton to John Jay, December 31, 1775
N York Decemr. 31st. 1775 Dear Sir It is hardly necessary to inform you that I received your favour 1 in answer to my letter on the subject of Capt…
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William H. Seward to Charles Francis Adams, June 9, 1862
Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. No. 273.] Department of State, Washington, June 9, 1862. Sir: Your despatch of the 16th of May, No. 160, has been received. The arguments for…
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Alexander McDougall to John Jay, 24 December 1775
Newyork Dec r . 24 th 1775 Dear Sir, As this day has given me Some respite, from the Hurry of Public Business, I embrace the favorable moment to give…
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William H. Seward to Charles Francis Adams, June 7, 1862
Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. No. 271.] Department of State, Washington, June 7, 1862. Sir: Your despatch of May 23, No. 165, has been received. You will express confidentially to…
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John Jay to Alexander McDougall, 23 December 1775
[Ph. 23 Dec r . 1775] Dear Sir Since writing my last to You, I find the Congress will not adjourn even for the Holy days, They have not indeed…
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John Jay to Sarah Livingston Jay, 23 December 1775
[Philad. 23 Dec r . 1775] My dear Wife I have now the Pleasure of informing you that the New York Convention has at Length made some Provision for their…
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William H. Seward to Charles Francis Adams, June 2, 1862
Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. No. 266.] Department of State, Washington, June 2, 1862. Sir: The arrival of your despatch, No. 159, has been already acknowledged. The Japanese ambassadors seem…