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John Jones to George Washington, September 17, 1755
Conocagea [Md.] Septr 17 1755 Sir: Its impossible to Return an exact Accot of whats on hand as to perticulars, 1 I haveg no delivery nor could not get any.…
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Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward, November 22, 1861
Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. No. 75.] Legation of the United States, London, November 22, 1861. Sir: I have the honor to transmit a copy of a note of Lord…
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Robert Dinwiddie to George Washington, September 17, 1755
[Williamsburg] Septr 17th 1755 Sir I recd yrs of the 11th 1 with Acct of the Clothg & Provis[ion]s I suppose You will find some more Clothg at Winchester for…
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Message., December 1, 1862.
Message. Fellow-citizens of the Senate and House of Representatives : Since your last annual assembling another year of health and bountiful harvests has passed. And while it has not pleased…
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George Washington to David Bell, September 15, 1755
[Winchester, 15 September 1755] Instructions for the Commanding Officer at Winchester. 1 1st So soon as you arrive in Town, you are hereby Ordered to take upon yourself the Command…
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George Washington to David Bell, September 15, 1755
[Winchester, 15 September 1755] To Captain Bell, or either of his Subalterns. If it happens that I am not in Winchester when you arrive there with your Recruits; You are…
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Mr. Seward to Mr. Judd, October 21, 1861
Mr. Seward to Mr. Judd. No. 16.] Department of State, Washington, October 21, 1861. Sir: Your despatch of September 24 (No. 8) has been received. It treats of many matters…
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George Washington to John Jones, September 15, 1755
[Winchester, 15 September 1755] To Mr John Johnes, at Conogogee. Sir, I have sent the Bearer (of the Light Horse) to desire an exact Return of all the Things and…
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Mr. Judd to Mr. Seward, October 10, 1861
Mr. Judd to Mr. Seward. No. 10.] Legation of the United States, Berlin, October 10, 1861. Sir: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your despatch (No. 14)…
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Mr. Judd to Mr. Seward, August 27, 1861
Mr. Judd to Mr. Seward. No. 6.] Legation of the United States, Berlin, August 27, 1861. Sir: * * * * * * * * * Since my written communication…
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George Washington to George Gordon, September 15, 1755
[Winchester, 15 September 1755] Instructions for Ensign Gordon. 1st You are immediately upon your coming to the Troop, to dispatch a trusty Corporal with the enclosed Letter to the Store-Keeper…
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Mr. Seward to Mr. Judd, August 12, 1861
Mr. Seward to Mr. Judd. No. 12.] Department of State, Washington, August 12, 1861. Sir: Your despatch of July 24, No. 3, has been received. Your conduct in relation to…
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Mr. Seward to Mr. Judd, July 26, 1861
Mr. Seward to Mr. Judd. No. 7.] Department of State, Washington, July 26, 1861. Sir: Mr. Wright’s despatch, No. 177, dated June 22, was duly received. Baron Gerolt has handed…
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John Robinson to George Washington, September 14, 1755
[Williamsburg] Sept. 14 1755 Dear Sir I received your favour by the Express, 1 anduch approve of the Method you propose of supplying the men with Necessaries, and doubt not…
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Mr. Judd to Mr. Seward, July 24, 1861
Mr. Judd to Mr. Seward. No. 4.] Legation of the United States, Berlin, July 24, 1861. Sir: On the 9th of July instant, in pursuance of the special instructions contained…
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George Washington to John Robinson, September 11, 1755
[Alexandria, 11 September 1755] To John Robinson Esquire. After a small Halt at Fredericksburgh, to issue out Orders to the Recruiting Officers appointed to that Rendezvous, I proceeded to this…
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Mr. Judd to Mr. Seward, July 2, 1861
Mr. Judd to Mr. Seward. Legation of the United States, Berlin, July 2, 1861. Sir: I arrived in Berlin on Thursday, the twenty-seventh ultimo, and was cordially welcomed by my…
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George Washington to Robert Dinwiddie, September 11, 1755
[Alexandria, 11 September 1755] To the Honorable Robert Dinwiddie Esquire, Governor of Virginia. After waiting a day or two at Fredericksburgh, writing Orders for the Recruiting Officers appointed to that…
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Baron Gerolt to Mr. Seward, July 17, 1861
Baron Gerolt to Mr. Seward. Legation of Prussia, Washington, July 17, 1861. The undersigned, envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary of his Majesty the King of Prussia, has had the honor…
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George Washington to William Peachey, September 11, 1755
[Alexandria, 11 September 1755] To Captain William Peachy, of the Virginia Regiment. You are hereby Ordered, as soon as you arrive in Town with your Recruits, to put yourself under…