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Samuel Huntington to Thomas Jefferson, November 9, 1779
Philada Novr 9th 1779 Sir Your Excellency will receive herewith enclos’d an act of Congress of the 8th instant together with the Copy of a letter from Colo. Broadhead of…
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Dudley to William H. Seward, March 16, 1864
[Extract.] Mr. Dudley to Mr. Seward. No. 244.] United States Consulate, Liverpool, March 16, 1864. Sir: * * * * * I have called your attention to a small steamer…
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Thomas Jefferson to Board of War, November 9, 1779
In Council Novemr. 9th. 1779 Mr. Peyton Clothier General is directed to repair to the Grand Army there to receive and issue to the Officers and Soldiers of the Virginia…
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Board of War to Board of War, November 9, 1779
Williamsburg, 9 Nov. 1779 . The prospects of procuring a supply of flour from Maryland are uncertain and expensive. The price in that state is already greater than in Virginia…
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William H. Seward to Richard Lyons, 1st Viscount Lyons, March 2, 1864
[Enclosure in No. 31.] Mr. Seward to Lord Lyons. Department of State, Washington, March 2, 1864. My Lord: I have the honor to acknowledge with satisfaction the receipt of your…
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Thomas Jefferson to Board of Trade, November 9, 1779
In Council Nov. 9. 1779. The board are of opinion that Colo. Le Maire’s expences of £15,545 livres 14 sous be paid in current money at the exchange of 20…
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Board of Trade to Thomas Jefferson, November 9, 1779
Board of Trade Novr. 9. 1779. Sir We had the Honor of Your Excellency’s Instructions respecting the settlement of Capt. Le Maire’s Expences. We confess ourselves at a loss to…
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Lyons to William H. Seward, February 29, 1864
[Enclosure 2 in No. 30.] Lord Lyons to Mr. Seward. Washington, February 29, 1864. Sir: Her Majesty’s government have had under their consideration the notes which you did me the…
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Thomas Jefferson to Benjamin Harrison, November 8, 1779
In Council Nov. 8. 1779. Sir The matter of the inclosed petition being proper for the discussion of the legislature alone, I do myself the honour of transmitting it to…
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William H. Seward to Andrew Jackson, February 24, 1864
[Enclosure 1 in No. 30.] Mr. Seward to Mr. Jackson. Washington, February 24, 1864. Sir: Your despatch of February 17 has been received. I learn from it that the court…
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Thomas Jefferson to Bernardo de Gálvez, November 8, 1779
Williamsburg November 8th. 1779 Sir By Mr. Lindsay who was sent from our County of Islinois on the Mississippi to new Orleans and lately arrived here on his return by…
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Unknown, June 9, 1862
Port Republic, June 9, 1862. (Received June 12, 8 a. m.) There was no collision with the enemy after dark last night. This morning we resumed the march against him,…
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John Russell to Richard Lyons, 1st Viscount Lyons, March 11, 1864
No. 29. Earl Russell to Lord Lyons. Foreign Office, March 11, 1864. My Lord: I have received and considered, in communication with the law officers of the crown, the further…
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Board of War to Thomas Jefferson, November 8, 1779
Williamsburg, 8 Nov. 1779 . John Peyton, clothier general to the state troops, should proceed to camp to receive from the Continental clothier general the proportion of clothing allowed by…
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Thomas Jefferson to Board of Trade, November 8, 1779
In Council Nov. 8. 1779 Sir It has become necessary to advance an additional Sum of Money to Mr. Lindsay. The Board of Trade will therefore be pleased to issue…
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Charles François, Chevalier d’ Anmours to Thomas Jefferson, November 7, 1779
[Williamsburg, 7 November 1779] Sir I have the honor of informing your Excellency and the honourable the House of Assembly that having received lately a Commission that appoints me Consul…
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Thomas Jefferson to Benjamin Harrison, November 6, 1779
[ Williamsburg, 6 Nov. 1779 . Cover only survives (in Vi ), addressed in TJ’s hand to Harrison as Speaker and endorsed: “Governors Letter Novr: 6th: 1779. Returns Military &…
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Thomas Jefferson to County Lieutenants, November 6, 1779
Wmsburg Novr. 6th. 1779. Sir I am to ask the favor of you to give notice to the Officers recommended by you for the Western Battalions that as soon as…
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Tilley to Hamilton Gray, January 21, 1864
[Enclosure 3 in No. 24.] Mr. Tilley to Mr. Gray. Frederickton, January 21, 1864. Sir: I am directed by his excellency the lieutenant governor to acknowledge the receipt of your…
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Thomas Jefferson to John Bowman, November 6, 1779
Wmsburgh Novr. 6. 1779. Sir I am to ask the favour of you to give notice to the officer recommended by you for the Western Battalions, that as soon as…