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Unknown to Samuel H. Hamilton, July 5, 1862
July 5, 1862. July 5, 1862. General ©. S. Hamiuton, Rienzi and Jacinto Road : Colonel Sheridan reports his impression that the enemy is moving into Northern Georgia, and that…
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Board of War to Thomas Jefferson, December 17, 1779
Williamsburg, 17 Dec. 1779 . Workmen are needed for the next year at the shipyard. The commissioner should attend the sales of British property and purchase Negroes for that purpose…
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Thomas Jefferson to George Washington, December 16, 1779
Williamsburg Decr. 16. 1779. Sir I take the liberty of putting under cover to your Excellency, some Letters to Generals Philips and Riedesel, uninformed whether they are gone into New…
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Unknown to General Asboth, July 5, 1862
July 5, 1862. July 5, 1862. General ASBOTH, Rienzi: The general commanding directs that you hold your command in readiness for a move, with three daysâ cooked rations, two in…
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William Phillips to Thomas Jefferson, December 16, 1779
New York, 16 Dec. 1779 . A flag-of-truce vessel brings this letter, together with food and stores for the Convention troops. To save expense it is desirable that the flag…
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Geoege Moore to David Caldwell, May 5, 1863
[Enclosure 7 in No. 14.] Mr. Moore to Mr. Caldwell. Richmond, Virginia, May 5, 1863. My Dear Sir: I have just received your letter of the 30th April, and I…
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Thomas Jefferson to Samuel Huntington, December 16, 1779
Wmsburg Decr. 16. 1779. Sir We have information from our Delegates in congress that the detention of some continental arms by the executive of this State during the course of…
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Edgar to Captain Catlett, C. S. A, May 25, 1863
[Enclosure 6 in No. 14.] Lieutenant Colonel Edgar to Captain Catlett, C. S. A. Headquarters 26th Virginia Battalion, Hundley’s Hill, May 25, 1863. Captain: The communication from the secretary of…
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P. S.—I also enclose copy of my answer to Mr. Benjamin to Consul Moore, February 20, 1863
[Enclosure 3 in No. 14.] Mr. Benjamin to Consul Moore. Department of State, Richmond, February 20, 1863. Sir: Your letter of 16th instant, in relation to certain enactments and military…
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Board of War to Board of War, December 16, 1779
Williamsburg, 16 Dec. 1779 . In Feb. 1779 Mark Talbot agreed with Capt. Maxwell and Col. Travis, commissioners of the navy, to build a vessel of war for the state.…
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Moore to P. S.—I also enclose copy of my answer to Mr. Benjamin, February 16, 1863
[Enclosure 2 in No. 14.] Consul Moore to Mr. Benjamin. Richmond, February 16, 1863. Sir: I have the honor to request your favorable consideration of the following enactment, in so…
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Board of War to Thomas Jefferson, December 16, 1779
Williamsburg, 16 Dec. 1779 . There are three captains, two lieutenants and four cornets in Maj. Nelson’s corps. Two gentlemen are appointed to recruit the quotas of a lieutenant. If…
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Thomas Jefferson to Thomas Sim Lee, December 15, 1779
Williamsburg Dec. 15. 1779. Sir The inclosed letter which came by a flag of truce from New-York, will, I imagine, inform you that prisoners from your state are sent here…
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P. S.—I also enclose copy of my answer to Mr. Benjamin to consuls and consular agents, June 10, 1863
[(I.)—Circular to consuls and consular agents. Department of State, Richmond, June 10, 1863. Sir: It becomes my duty to inform you that the president has determined to permit no direct…
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Samuel Huntington to Thomas Jefferson, December 15, 1779
Philadelphia, 15 Dec. 1779 . Circular letter to the state executives enclosing a resolve of Congress of this date recommending an embargo on exports.
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Philip H. Sheridan to Alfred Asboth, July 2, 1862
Booneville, July 2, 1862. General ASBOTH, Rienei: GENERAL: I do not wish any farther supports. The enemy have â skedaddled.â The artillery and infantry have all arrived, for which I…
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Hitchcock to James Magee, April 8, 1863
(H.)—Commander Hitchcock to Mr. Magee. Susquehanna, Pensacola Bay, April 8, 1863. Sir: Your communication of the 4th instant has this moment been received by flag of truce. In relation to…
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Samuel Huntington to Thomas Jefferson, December 14, 1779
Philada Decemr 14th 1779 Sir Your Excellency will receive herewith enclos’d two acts of Congress of the 11th instant and one other of this Day by which you will be…
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Charles Walsh to B. M., thirty-one kegs specie, 5,000 dollars each, together 155,000 dollars, January 3, 1863
(G.)—Mr. Walsh to Mr. Scrimgeour. Mobile, January 3, 1863. Dear Sir: This institution deposited in the French consul’s hands, for safekeeping, in May last, thirty-one kegs of specie, containing each…
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Board of War to Thomas Jefferson, December 14, 1779
[ Williamsburg ] 14 Dec. 1779 . After appointment to a majority, De Klauman refused to do duty as a captain and asked Col. Marshall to consider him no longer…