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Thomas Jefferson to Theodorick Bland, June 18, 1779
Williamsburg, June 18th, 1779. Sir Yours of the 14th inst. , came to hand this day. * * * with respect to Col. Finnie, as a continental officer, [we decline…
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John Russell, 1st Earl Russell to Mes, November 3, 1863
Her Majesty’s Treasury to Laird Brothers. [Immediate.] 15,467 } 3/11. 15,608 15,646 Treasury Chambers, November 3, 1863. Gentlemen: I am commanded by the lords commissioners of her Majesty’s treasury to…
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Thomas Jefferson to Richard Henry Lee, June 17, 1779
Williamsburgh June 17 1779 Dear Sir I received your letter and kind congratulations for which I return you my thanks. In a virtuous government, and more especially in times like…
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John Russell, 1st Earl Russell to Mes, November 2, 1863
[Immediate.] Her Majesty’s Treasury to Laird Brothers. Treasury Chambers, November 2, 1863. Gentlemen: In reply to your letter of the 30th ultimo, representing the danger which the iron-clad vessels now…
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Thomas Jefferson to Benjamin Harrison, June 17, 1779
[ Williamsburg, 17? June 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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Henry Hammond to Mes, November 2, 1863
Her Majesty’s Foreign Office to Laird Brothers. Foreign Office, November 2, 1863. Gentlemen: I am directed by Earl Russell to acknowledge the receipt of your telegraphic message of the 31st…
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John Jay to Thomas Jefferson, June 16, 1779
Philadelphia 16th June 1779 Sir Copies of two Acts of Congress of the 14th Inst. are herewith enclosed. One recommending to the States to exempt Drivers of Waggons from Militia…
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G Romaine to Mes, October 30, 1863
[In replying, quote the following initial letter M.] Her Majesty’s Admiralty to Laird Brothers. Admiralty, October 30, 1863. Gentlemen: I am commanded by my lords commissioners of the admiralty to…
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Theodorick Bland to Thomas Jefferson, June 14, 1779
Charlotteville June 14th 1779 Sr Having been inform’d that since your Excellencys Appointment to the Government of this Commonwealth your residence will be chiefly, if not entirely at the seat…
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Henry Hammond to Mes, October 30, 1863
Her Majesty’s Foreign Office to Laird Brothers. Foreign Office, October 30, 1863. Gentlemen: I am directed by Earl Russell to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 29th instant,…
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Unknown to George B. McClellan, August 28, 1862
Manassas Junction, August 28, 1862. I sent you a dispatch a few minutes ago directing you to move on Gum Spring to intercept Jackson. Since then I have received your…
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Thomas Jefferson to Christian Charles de Klauman, June 12, 1779
In council June 12. 1779. Capt. de Klauman being already sufficiently authorized to inspect and state the quantity and condition of all military stores within this commonwealth and to require…
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Thomas Jefferson to Benjamin Harrison, June 8, 1779
In Council June 8. 1779. Sir Since receiving the resolutions of Congress calling for an additional sum of money, which I had the honor of transmitting to you yesterday, the…
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Thomas Jefferson to Conrad Alexandre Gérard, June 4, 1779
Wmsburg June 8th 1779. Sir The General Assembly of Virginia at their first Session which was held after the conclusion of the Treaties of Alliance and Commerce between his most…
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PRICE EDWARDS, Collector to Mes, October 27, 1864
S. Price Edwards, esq., collector of customs, Liverpool, to Laird Brothers. Custom-House, Liverpool, October 27, 1864. Gentlemen: I hereby beg to inform you that your two cupola vessels are now…
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Thomas Jefferson to William Fleming, June 8, 1779
Williamsburgh June 8. 1779. Dear Fleming I received your letter and have now to thank you for it. Some resolutions of Congress came to hand yesterday desiring an authentic state…
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George A. Hamilton to Mes, October 27, 1863
[Immediate.] Her Majesty’s Treasury to Laird Brothers. Treasury Chambers, October 27, 1863. Gentlemen: In reply to your letter of 24th instant, I am commanded by the lords commissioners of her…
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Thomas Jefferson to Theodorick Bland, June 8, 1779
Williamsburg June 8th. 1779. Sir Your letter to Governor Henry of the 1st. instant came safe to hand yesterday and I immediately laid it before the Council. It gave them…
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George A. Hamilton to Mes, October 21, 1863
[Immediate.] Her Majesty’s Treasury to Laird Brothers. Treasury Chambers, October 21, 1863. Gentlemen: In reply to your letter of the 17th instant, relating to the ironclad vessels which you are…
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Thomas Jefferson to Benjamin Harrison, June 7, 1779
[ Williamsburg, 7 June 1779 . A. L. S., 1 p., Henkels Catalogue No. 906 (Hampton L. Carson Sale, 26 Oct. 1904), pt. ii , suppl., lot 2262. Not located.…