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Glancy Jones to William H. Seward, April 15, 1861
Mr. Jones to Mr. Seward. No. 20.] Legation of the United States,Vienna, April 15, 1861. Sir: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your circular, dated the 9th…
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Abigail Adams to John Adams, November 12, 1775
Braintree Novbr. 12 1775 I received yours of October 23. I want to hear from you every day, and I always feel sorrow when I come to the close of…
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Abigail Adams to Mercy Otis Warren, November 5, 1775
Braintree [ , Start insertion, ca. 5 , End, ]November 1 1775 Dear Marcia I hope the Historick page will increase to a volume. Tis this hope that has kept…
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Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams, January 4, 1864
Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. No. 798.] Department of State, January 4, 1864. Sir: With the instruction to you (No. 789) of the 20th ultimo, extracts from the report of…
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William H. Seward to Anson Burlingame, April 13, 1861
Mr. Seward to Mr. Burlingame. No. 2.] Department of State,Washington, April 13, 1861. Sir: It seems to me that our mission to Austria has not been made as useful hitherto…
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Abigail Adams to John Adams, November 5, 1775
November 5 1775 I have been prevented writing you for more than a Week past by a Whitlow upon the fore finger of my right Hand. Tis now so tender…
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John Adams to Abigail Adams, November 4, 1775
Novr. 4. 1775 Have but Yesterday received yours of Octr. 21. Your Letters of the following Dates I have received. Septr. 8. and 10. 16. 29. Oct. 1. 9. 21.…
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Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward, January 1, 1864
Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. No. 566.] Legation of the United States, London, January 1, 1864. In obedience to the directions contained in your despatch (No. 782) of the 7th…
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William H. Seward to Richard Lyons, 1st Viscount Lyons, October 24, 1861
Mr. Seward to Lord Lyons. Department of State,Washington, October 24, 1861. My Lord: Your letter of the 11th of October last, presenting the claim of Mr. William Gray, owner of…
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Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward, December 31, 1863
[Extracts.] Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. No. 564.] Legation of the United States, London, December 31, 1863. Sir: I have to acknowledge the reception of despatches, numbered 782 to 785,…
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Gideon Welles to William H. Seward, October 24, 1861
Mr. Welles to Mr. Seward. Navy Department, October 24, 1861. Sir: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 19th instant and enclosures, and to…
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Mr. F. W. Seward to Mr. AdamsFor Mr. F. W. Seward to Mr. Adams, 27th and 28th of December, see Appendix to correspondence with Mr. Adams, December 26, 1863
Mr. F. W. Seward to Mr. Adams No. 791.] Department of State, Washington, December 26, 1863. Sir: Your despatch of December 4 (No. 548) has been received, together with the…
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William H. Seward to Richard Lyons, 1st Viscount Lyons, October 19, 1861
Mr. Seward to Lord Lyons. Department of State,Washington, October 19, 1861. My Lord: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your note of the 11th instant, accompanied by…
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John Adams to Abigail Adams, October 29, 1775
[Philadelphia] , 29 October, 1775 1 Human nature with all its infirmities and depravation is still capable of great things. It is capable of attaining to degrees of wisdom and…
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William H. Seward to Gideon Welles, October 19, 1861
Mr. Seward to Mr. Welles. Department of State,Washington, October 19, 1861. Sir: I transmit herewith a copy of a note from the British minister of the 11th instant, and of…
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John Adams to Abigail Adams, October 28, 1775
Octr. 28. 1775 My dear The Fall of Dr. Ch [urc] h, has given me many disagreable Reflections, as it places human Nature itself in a Point of bad Light,…
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Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward, December 24, 1863
Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. No. 563.] Legation of the United States, London, December 24, 1863. Sir: Mr. Morse, the consul at this place, has just furnished me with a…
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Right Hon. Lord Lyons to William H. Seward, October 11, 1861
Lord Lyons to Mr. Seward. British Legation,Washington, D. C., October 11, 1861. Sir: I have the honor to transmit to you a copy of a memorial addressed to Earl Russell,…
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Abigail Adams to John Adams, October 25, 1775
October 25 1775 I have been highly favourd this week past. No less than 5 Letters I have received from you. It is a releif to one to know that…
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The Hon. William H. Seward to Charles Francis Adams, November 11, 1861
Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. No. 122.] Department of State,Washington, November 11, 1861. Sir: The case in regard to pirates engages by the insurgents in this country practically stands thus:…