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Benjamin Franklin to Alexander Garden, April 14, 1757
New York, April 14 1757 Sir I am here waiting the Departure of the Pacquet in which I am about to embark for London, and by that means have Leisure…
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Charles Francis Adams to Wm. Hunter, Esq., Acting Secretary of State, Washington, D. C, May 19, 1865
Mr. Adams to Mr. Hunter No. 962.] Legation of the United States, London, May 19, 1865. Sir: I have the honor to transmit herewith copies of a correspondence between Earl…
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CO. R. Thompson to George Henry Thomas, November 27, 1862
Nashville, Tenn., November 27, 1862. Major-General THomAS, Gallatin : I have received the following : An intelligent loyal lady, who staid at Lebanon last night, reports Morgan left there at…
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Benjamin Franklin to Henry Bouquet, April 14, 1757
New York April 14. 1757 Dear Sir I thank you for the Letter you have favour’d me with to Professor Koenig. 9 I shall take care to deliver the other…
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KR. Thompson to Oaptain and Aide-de-Oamp, November 27, 1862
Nashville, Tenn., November 27, 1862. A brigade stationed at Hartsville marched to Tompkinsville within the last two days. Do not think it possible that the enemy could have gone where…
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Benjamin Franklin to Samuel Hazard, April 11, 1757
Philada. April 11th. 1757 4 Sir Your Absence when the Business was to be done for Mr. Greeme, prevented your seeing Messrs. Stevenson’s Letter at that Time, or the Account…
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Unknown to George Henry Thomas, November 27, 1862
Nashville, November 27, 1862. Major-General THOMAS, Gallatin : I have received following from General Boyle: Operator telegraphs that Morgan encamped 5 miles from Glasgow last night. Scott or Forrest is…
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Charles Francis Adams to William Hunter, Esq., Acting Secretary of State, Washington, D. C, May 18, 1865
Mr. Adams to Mr. Hunter No. 960.] Legation of the United States, London, May 18, 1865. Sir: I have the honor to transmit a copy of the London Times of…
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Benjamin Franklin to Joseph Galloway, April 11, 1757
New York, April 11. 1757 Dear Sir, I received the Exemplifications of the Royal Grant, Charter and Commissions at Bristol, and by the Post Copies of the two £100,000 Bills…
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Unknown to William S. Rosecrans, November 27, 1862
Washington, November 27, 1862. Major-General ROSECRANS, Nashville, Tenn. : The General-in-Chief authorizes you to order from Cincinnati such a pontoon train as you require. .Canvas boats are not to be…
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William Hunter to Charles Francis Adams, May 16, 1865
Mr. Hunter to Mr. Adams No. 1405.] Department of State, Washington, May 16, 1865. Sir: I have to acknowledge the receipt of your despatch of the 28th ultimo, No. 940,…
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H. G. Wright to HoRATIO G. WRIGHT, Oincinnati, November 26, 1862
Cincinnati, Ohio, November 26, 1862. Brig. Gen. J. T. BOYLE, Commanding, &c., Louisville, Ky.: GENERAL: The letter of Col. John W. Foster, commanding at Henderson, Ky., reporting the arrest in…
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William Franklin to Elizabeth Graeme, April 7, 1757
Elizabeth Town, April 7, 1757 My dearest Betsy Our Horses are baiting, which gives me a few spare Moments. I seize them to let my Charmer know of my Welfare.…
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Unknown to William S. Rosecrans, November 26, 1862
Gallatin, November 26, 1862. Col. J. P. GARESOHE, Chief of Staff : Have ordered Rousseau to send two of his best regiments in wagons to intercept rebel cavalry, and capture…
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Isaac Norris to Benjamin Franklin, April 7, 1757
April 7th. 1757 My Friend B Franklin The Clerk calls upon me to sign the Indian Trade Bill now sent down by the Governor who adheres to his Amendments and…
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C. R. Thompson to Oaptain and Aide-de-Oamp, November 26, 1862
Nashville, Tenn., November 26, 1862. Major-General THOMAS, Gallatin: Colonel Bruce telegraphs from Russellville that he has reliable information that 1,200 rebel cavalry crossed the Cumberland near Harpeth Shoals yesterday. Send…
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Benjamin Franklin to Deborah Franklin, April 5, 1757
Trenton, April 5. 1757 My dear Child, We found the Roads much better than we expected, and got here well before Night. My kind Friend Mr. Griffitts’s 7 Carriage appearing…
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Charles Francis Adams to W. Hunter, Esq., Acting Secretary of State, Washington, D. C, May 11, 1865
Mr. Adams to Mr. Hunter No. 954.] Legation of the United States, London, May 11, 1865. Sir: I have the honor to transmit a large number of addresses and resolutions,…
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J. P. Garesohe to William W. Lowe, November 26, 1862
_ HEADQUARTERS, Nashville, Tenn., November 26, 1862. Col. W. W. LowE, Commanding Officer, Fort Donelson, Tenn. : Twelve hundred rebel cavalry crossed the Cumberland at Harpeth Shoals yesterday. Be alert.…
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Israel Pemberton to John Fothergill, April 4, 1757
[April 4, 1757] Dear Friend As I am sensible thou art well acquainted with Benja. Franklin’s Character a recommendation of him seems unnecessary, yet as I would not be deficient…