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Mr. Seward to Baron Gerolt, July 16, 1861
Mr. Seward to Baron Gerolt. Department of State, Washington, July 16, 1861. The undersigned, Secretary of State of the United States, has the honor of acknowledging the receipt of a…
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George Washington to Adam Stephen, September 11, 1755
[Alexandria, 11 September 1755] Instructions for Lieutenant Colonel Stephen. 1st So soon as you arrive in Alexandria, you are to take upon you the command of the Troops that are…
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Mr. Wright to Mr. Seward, June 25, 1861
Mr. Wright to Mr. Seward. No. 178.] United States Legation, Berlin, June 25, 1861. Sir: * * * * * * I have received this moment a copy of the…
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Charles Dick to George Washington, September 6, 1755
[Fredericksburg] Septembr 6th 1755 Sir I wish I had been at Home when you was pleased to call last Night. it might have saved this Trouble of writing, 1 However…
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Mr. Wright to Mr. Seward, June 8, 1861
Mr. Wright to Mr. Seward. No. 176.] United States Legation, Berlin, June 8, 1861. Sir: Although the Prussian government has not issued a proclamation upon the subject referred to in…
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George Washington to Robert Spotswood, September 6, 1755
[Fredericksburg, 6 September 1755] To Captain Robert Spotswood, of the Virginia Regiment. As soon as you arrive in Town with your Recruits, you are to put yourself under the Command…
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Mr. Wright to Mr. Seward, May 26, 1861
Mr. Wright to Mr. Seward. No. 175.] United States Legation, Berlin, May 26, 1861. Sir: * * * * * * Enclosed is a copy of a recent communication to…
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Mr. Wright to Mr. Seward, May 15, 1861
Mr. Wright to Mr. Seward. No. 174.] United States Legation, Berlin, May 15, 1861. Sir: * * * * * * The proclamation of the President was received by the…
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Mr. Wright to Mr. Seward, May 8, 1861
Mr. Wright to Mr. Seward. No. 173.] United States Legation, Berlin, May 8, 1861. Sir: I have, since my return, had a long interview with Baron Von Schleinitz, the minister…
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Mr. Seward to Mr. Judd, March 22, 1861
Mr. Seward to Mr. Judd. No. 1.] Department of State, Washington, March 22, 1861. Sir: Contrary to what usually happens in giving instructions to a minister going abroad, I am…
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George Washington to Charles Dick, September 6, 1755
[Fredericksburg, 6 September 1755] Orders for Mr Commissary Dick You are hereby ordered, to ascertain as near as possible the Country–s Debts, that they may be transmitted to the Governour.…
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Mr. Seward to ministers of the United States in Great Britain, France, Russia, Prussia, Austria, Belgium, Italy, and Denmark, April 24, 1861
Mr. Seward to ministers of the United States in Great Britain, France, Russia, Prussia, Austria, Belgium, Italy, and Denmark. Department of State, Washington, April 24, 1861. CIRCULAR. Sir: The advocates…
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Mr. Seward (Secretary of State) to all the ministers of the United States, March 9, 1861
Mr. Seward (Secretary of State) to all the ministers of the United States. Department of State, Washington, March 9, 1861. CIRCULAR. Sir: My predecessor, in his despatch, number 10, addressed…
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George Washington to Andrew Lewis, September 6, 1755
[Fredericksburg, 6 September 1755] Instructions for Major Lewis. 1st So soon as you arrive in Town, you are to take upon you the Command of the Troops that are Recruited,…
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Mr. Black (Secretary of State) to all the ministers of the United States, February 28, 1861
Mr. Black (Secretary of State) to all the ministers of the United States. Department of State, Washington, February 28, 1861. CIRCULAR. Sir: You are, of course, aware that the election…
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Schedule A., 1861
Schedule A. Executive Mansion, Washington, D. C., 1861. Rev.———— ————. Sir: Having been solicited by Christian ministers, and other pious people, to appoint suitable persons to act as chaplains at…
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Message, December 3, 1861
Message Fellow-citizens of the Senate and House of Representatives: In the midst of unprecedented political troubles, we have cause of great gratitude to God for unusual good health, and most…
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George Washington to Peter Hog, September 6, 1755
[Fredericksburg, 6 September 1755] To Captain Peter Hogg, of the Virginia Regiment. You are hereby Ordered, and strictly commanded, to repair immediately, upon the Receipt of this, to Jackson–s River,…
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Joseph Ball to George Washington, September 5, 1755
Stratford [–by Bow nigh London–] 5th of Septr 1755. Good Couz. It is a Sensible Pleasure to me to hear that you have behaved yourself with such a Martial Spirit…
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John Martin to George Washington, August 30, 1755
30 Augt 1755 Sir The Under Sherif of this County Carries Down three Deserters which were taken up here and as they are of our Brave Blues, 1 I most…