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46,149 lettersMr. Seward to Mr. Haldeman. No. 4.] Department of State,Washington, July 30, 1861. Sir: Your despatch of July 4, 1861, (No. 3,) has been received, and it is entirely satisfactory…
Bethlehem Orange County, State of N. York January 20. 1777 This Morning We crossed the North River at Poughkeepsie, on the Ice, after having ridden many Miles on the East…
Mr. Haldeman to Mr. Seward. No. 5.] United States Legation,Stockholm, July 28, 1861. Sir: Since I last wrote quite a change is visible in diplomatic circles in regard to American…
Poughkeepsie Jan. 19. 1777 There is too much Ice in Hudsons River to cross it in Ferry Boats and too little to cross it, without, in most Places, which has…
Fish Kill [ , Start insertion, 17 or 18 January , End, ] 1777 After a March like that of Hannibal over the Alps We arrived last Night at this…
Mr. Seward to Mr. Haldeman. No. 3.] Department of State,Washington, July 25, 1861. Sir: Your despatch of June 26 (No. 2) has been received. So much of it as relates…
Mr. Seward to Mr. Haldeman. No. 2] Department of State,Washington, July 8, 1861. Sir: Your despatch of June 14 (No. 1) has just been received. Your safe arrival at your…
Hartford Jany. 14. 1777 It is now generally believed here that G. Washington has killed and taken at least two Thousands of Mr. Howes Army since Christmas. Indeed the Evidence…
Mr. Haldeman to Mr. Seward. No. 3.] Legation of the United States,Stockholm, July 4, 1861. Sir: I have the honor, in reply to your circular of May 20, to inform…
Hartford Jan. 13. 1777 The Riding has been so hard and rough, and the Weather so cold that We have not been able to push farther than this Place. My…
Mr. Haldeman to Mr. Seward. No. 1.] Legation of the United States,Stockholm, June 14, 1861. Sir: * * * * * * * * Yesterday I called, by appointment, upon…
Dedham January 9. 1777 My dear The irresistable Hospitality of Dr. Sprague and his Lady has prevailed upon me, and my worthy Fellow Traveller, to put up at his happy…
Plimouth Dec. 1st. 1776 It is A Long time since I had the Happiness of hearing from my Braintree Friends. Dos my dear Mrs. Adams think I am Indebted a…
Mr. Angel to Mr. Seward. No. 83.] Legation of the United States,Stockholm, June 10, 1861. * * * * * * * * * In the contest in which we…
October 15 1776 Nothing but the Greatest affection for my dear Mrs. Adams Would Induce me to Break over the Avocations of this busey Morning, and to quit the Conversation…
Mr. Angel to Mr. Seward. No. 79.] Legation of the United States,Stockholm, June 4, 1861. Sir: In my conference with Count Manderstrom to-day I was informed that no application has…
Mr. Angel to Mr. Seward. No. 77.] Legation of the United States,Stockholm, May 30, 1861. Sir: * * * * * * * * * Herewith I beg permission to…
Philadelphia Octr. 11. 1776 I suppose your Ladyship has been in the Twitters, for some Time past, because you have not received a Letter by every Post, as you used…
Mr. Angel to Mr. Seward. No. 76.] Legation of the United States,Stockholm, May 22, 1861. * * * * * * * * * The Swedish law is very strict…
Oct. 8. 76 I ought to acknowledge with Gratitude, your constant Kindness in Writing to me, by every Post. Your favour of Septr. 29. came by the last. I wish…