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James Magee to Charles Walsh, November 14, 1862
(E.)—Mr. Magee to Mr. Walsh. Mobile, November 14, 1862. Sir: Your favor of the 11th current duly received, and referring to its contents I beg leave to inform you that…
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Unknown to Julius A. Asboth, July 1, 1862
July 1, 1862. General ASBOTH: GENERAL: I will not want any infantry supports; I have whipped the enemy to-day. I was attacked by General Chalmérs’ cavalry, consisting of Brewer’s, Adams’,…
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Board of War to Board of War, December 14, 1779
Williamsburg, 14 Dec. 1779 . Since there is at present no commissary of prisoners, the vessel bearing a flag from New York should be committed to the care of Richard…
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Charles Walsh to James Magee, November 11, 1862
(D.)—Mr. Walsh to Mr. Magee. Bank of Mobile, Mobile, November 11, 1862. Dear Sir: The State of Alabama is very anxious to insure to its creditors their dues to the…
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Thomas Jefferson to Board of Trade, December 13, 1779
[ Williamsburg ] 13 Dec. 1779 . Order to carry into execution a resolution of the Assembly of 8 Dec., empowering the governor to contract for clothing and provisions for…
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(C.)—Admiral Buchanan to C. S. Mallory, June 4, 1863
(C.)—Admiral Buchanan to Mr. Mallory. Mobile, June 4, 1863. The French consul, M. Portz, has, in his official capacity as acting English consul, introduced me to Mr. Cridland, who has…
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Philip Mazzei to Thomas Jefferson, December 12, 1779
Nantes, Decr. 12th. 1779 Sir A very good piece of intelligence, which I received yesterday, has been followed by very mortifaying news arrived in Town today. Yesterday I was informed,…
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Philip H. Sheridan to Joseph Asboth, July 1, 1862
July 1, 1862. General ASBOTH, Rienzi: GENERAL: The enemy have ten regiments, under General Chalmers. I am still holding them. I want supports, particularly artillery. Let me have them at…
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Unknown to J. O. Kelton, June 30, 1862
June 30, 1862. June 30, 1862. Col. J. O. KELTON, Assistant Adjutant-General, Corinth, Miss. : I report the following for the information of the commanding general : Murphyâs brigade left…
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George Washington to Thomas Jefferson, December 11, 1779
Head Qrs. Morristown Decr. 11th. 1779. Sir I have the honor to inform Your Excellency that I have received advice from New York that a very large embarkation had taken…
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his to Declared to before me this 4th day of June, A. D. 1863, June 6, 1863
[Enclosure 7 in No. 8.] Declaration of William Hanna. Bahama Islands, Eleuthera. Be it remembered, that on this 4th day of June, in the year of our Lord 1863, personally…
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Thomas Jefferson to Benjamin Harrison, December 11, 1779
[ Williamsburg, 11? Dec. 1779 . JHD description begins Journal of the House of Delegates of the Commonwealth of Virginia (cited by session and date of publication) description ends ,…
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Board of War to Board of War, December 11, 1779
War Office Williamsburg Decr. 11th. 1779. The Board of War recommend that a fast sailing Boat be kept as a look out at Smiths Island to give the alarm in…
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Samuel Huntington to Thomas Jefferson, December 10, 1779
Philada Decemr 10th 1779. Sir By the act of Congress of this day herewith enclosed your Excellency will be inform’d, That Congress approve of the Measures taken by the Executive…
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Thomas Jefferson to Board of Trade, December 10, 1779
In Council Dec. 10th. 1779. The inclosed resolution for purchasing Slaves to carry on the West Ham Foundary is transmitted to your Board to be carried into execution, as the…
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John Russell, 1st Earl Russell to Mason, July 10, 1863
No. 6. Earl Russell to Mr. Mason. Foreign Office, July 10, 1863. Sir: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 6th instant, enclosing an…
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John Russell, 1st Earl Russell to Mason, July 8, 1863
No. 5. Earl Russell to Mr. Mason. Foreign Office, July 8, 1863. Sir: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 4th instant and its…
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Thomas Jefferson to Benjamin Harrison, December 8, 1779
In Council Dec. 8, 1779 I take the liberty of laying before the General assembly the enclosed letter and memorial from the Consul of his most Christian majesty in this…
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Unknown to Henry W. Halleck, June 28, 1862
HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE MISSISSIPPI, June 28, 1862. June 28, 1862. Major-General HALLEOK, Corinth, Miss. : No news from our front, from Jacinto around to Ripley road. Asboth sends statement…
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Board of Trade to Thomas Jefferson, December 7, 1779
[ Williamsburg ] 7 Dec. 1779 . Transmitting offer of soap and candles, the purchase of which has been recommended by the Board of War. Signed by Whiting and Rose.…