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Thomas Jefferson to George Washington, July 17, 1779
Wmsburg July 17th 1779 Sir I some time ago inclosed to you a printed copy of an Order of Council, by which Governor Hamilton was to be confined in Irons…
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G Romaine to the Admiralty to Mr. Hammond.—(Received December 10.), December 10, 1863
No. 7. The Secretary to the Admiralty to Mr. Hammond.—(Received December 10.) Admiralty, December 10, 1863. Sir: With reference to my letter of the 9th instant, I am commanded by…
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Lewis Jones to the Secretary to the Admirrlty, December 7, 1863
[Enclosure in No. 6.] Rear-Admiral Sir L. Jones to the Secretary to the Admirrlty. “Hastings,” Queenstown, December 7, 1863. Sir: I have the honor to report, for their lordships’ information,…
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Thomas Jefferson to Richard Henry Lee, July 17, 1779
Williamsburgh July 17. 1779 Dear Sir This being post morning and many letters to write I must beg leave to refer you for some articles to my letter to the…
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G Romaine to the Admiralty to Mr. Hammond.—(Received December 9.), December 9, 1863
No. 6. The Secretary to the Admiralty to Mr. Hammond.—(Received December 9.) Admiralty, December 9, 1863. Sir: I am commanded by my lords commissioners of the admiralty to send you…
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Mason to the Earl of Donoughmore, November 23, 1863
[Enclosure 1 in No. 2.] Mr. Mason to the Earl of Donoughmore. 16 Rue de Marignan, Paris, November 23, 1863. My Lord: I have received here the affidavits of which…
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Board of Trade to Thomas Jefferson, July 17, 1779
[ Williamsburg ] 17 July 1779 . The owners of the cargo of the Dolphin propose to let the Board of Trade have such part of it as they wish,…
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Donoughmore to John Russell, November 25, 1863
No. 2. The Earl of Donoughmore to Earl Russell.—(Received November 26.) 52 South Audley Street, London, November 25, 1863. My Lord: I think it right to forward to your lordship…
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George Mason to Thomas Jefferson, July 16, 1779
Cartwright’s July 16th. 1779. Dear Sir This will be deliver’d You by Mr. Hardy, one of the Officers of the Letter of Marque Ship General Washington , just arrived at…
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his to Read over to the party in our presence, who witness his mark hereto ths 12th of November, 1863, at Queenstown. J. MOORE, Surveyor, N. SEYMOUR. P. DUNN, November 12, 1863
[Enclosure 2 in No. 1.] Declaration of John Dunn. Queenstown, November 12, 1863. I, John Dunn, of Ringaskiddy, do declare that on Wednesday, the 4th day of November, I took…
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Thomas Jefferson to Unknown, July 15, 1779
July 15. 1779. [Extract of?] a letter from A. Lee [to] Gov. Henry. Paris Dec. 14. 1778. [’I inclo]se the account of the paper which the Treasurer wrote for [……
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Gardner to G. A. Hamilton, November 19, 1863
[Enclosure 1 in No. 1.] Mr. Gardner to Mr. Hamilton. Custom-House, November 19, 1863. Sir: I am directed to acquaint you, for the information of the lords commissioners of her…
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John Jay to Thomas Jefferson, July 14, 1779
Philadelphia, 14 July 1779 . Circular letter to the state executives enclosing resolves of Congress of 9 July respecting persons employed in provisioning the army.
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Board of Trade to Board of Trade, July 14, 1779
[ Williamsburg ] 14 July 1779 . Upon consideration of the want of necessary supplies, it is proposed to offer Hunter & Co. “77 ½ for 1. for such Goods…
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Cyrus Griffin to Thomas Jefferson, July 13, 1779
[Philadelphia] July 13th. 79 Dear Sir It appears to me that Virginia will do her part in placing things upon an adequate foundation; a large Income of Money, and a…
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Copy of above to— Secretary to Treasury, same date; Secretary to Admiralty, ditto. The Right Hon. Earl Russell to Charles Francis Adams, March 26, 1864
Lord Russell to Mr. Adams. Foreign Office, March 26, 1864. Sir: With reference to my letter of the 18th instant, I have the honor to state to you that it…
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William Fleming to Thomas Jefferson, July 13, 1779
Philadelphia 13th July, 1779. Sir My colleagues have requested me to transmit you the deposition of Ferrall Wade, on the subject of governor Hamilton’s conduct at Detroit, which I inclose…
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Board of Trade to Board of Trade, July 13, 1779
[ Williamsburg ] 13 July 1779 . The proposals of Hunter & Co. concerning the cargo of the ship Dolphin seem exorbitant. From information respecting tobacco now owned by the…
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William Phillips to John Jay, July 11, 1779
CharlottesVille July 11th. 1779. Sir The inclosed dispatch from me to Sir Henry Clinton contains copies of a variety of papers relating to Lieutenant Governor Hamilton a British prisoner of…
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INGLEFIELD, Captain to Mes, November 3, 1863
Captain Inglefield, H. M. S. Majestic, to Laird Brothers. Her Majesty’s Steamer Majestic, Rock Ferry, November 3, 1863. Gentlemen: Obedient to instructions I have received from the lords commissioners of…