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Benjamin Franklin to Samuel Ward, March 24, 1757
Philada. March 24. 1757 Dear Sir I inclose you some of the Grain called Whisk Corn, or Broom Corn. 3 It must be planted in Hills like Indian Corn, 3…
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Provincial Commissioners to James Young, March 23, 1757
Philada. March 23, 1757 Gentlemen, No. 1. Till the New Money to be struck by the One hundred Thousand Pound Act (this Day to be passed by the Governor and…
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Philip H. Sheridan to November 24, 1862.], November 23, 1862
Nashville, November 23, 1862. Major-General WRIGHT, Oincinnati : It will deprive me of the use of those regiments to let you use them. They will be wanted by the time…
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William Hunter to Charles Francis Adams, May 5, 1865
Mr. Hunter to Mr. Adams No. 1397.] Department of State, Washington, May 5, 1865. Sir: Your despatch of the 14th ultimo, No. 928, together with its accompanying address by the…
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Charles Francis Adams to William Hunter, Esq., Acting Secretary of State, Washington, D. C. (For enclosures see Appendix, separate volume.), May 4, 1865
Mr. Adams to Mr. Hunter No. 944.] Legation of the United States, London, May 4, 1865. Sir: I have the honor to transmit a number of addresses and resolutions from…
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Benjamin Franklin to John Campbell, 4th Earl of Loudoun, March 21, 1757
[March 21, 1757] A. The Assessors are yearly chosen by the People, and if there is any Complaint of unequal Taxation, (which there always will be in every Country) it…
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Unknown to William S. Rosecrans, November 23, 1862
Cincinnati, November 23, 1862. Maj. Gen. W. S. ROSECRANS, Nashville, Tenn. : âI shall be very glad to exchange the entire brigade at Munfordville for an equal number of Kentucky…
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Benjamin Franklin to Catharine Ray, March 3, 1757
Philadelphia, 3 March, 1757. Dear Katy, Being about to leave America for some time, I could not go without taking leave of my dear friend. I received your favor of…
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Charles Francis Adams to William Hunter, Esq., Acting Secretary of State, Washington, D. C, May 4, 1865
Mr. Adams to Mr. Hunter No. 943.] Legation of the United States, London, May 4, 1865. Sir: The death of the President and the fearful circumstances under which it was…
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Unknown to William S. Rosecrans, November 22, 1862
_ HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE OHIO, Cincinnati, Ohio, November 22, 1862. Maj. Gen. W. S. ROSECRANS, Nashville, Tenn. : According to Grangerâs last return, he had, all told, about 15,000…
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Benjamin Franklin to John Campbell, 4th Earl of Loudoun, March 3, 1757
Philada. March 3. 1757. My Lord, I thank your Lordship for the Information you have been pleas’d to favour me with, relating to the Sailing of the Pacquets. 1 It…
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J. P. Garesche to William S. Rosecrans, November 22, 1862
Nashville, November 22, 1862. Major-General THoMAs, Commanding. Center : GENERAL: The commanding general desires the following movement of troops to be made, under your direction, immediately: General Dumontâs command from…
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Benjamin Franklin to William Parsons, February 22, 1757
Philada. Feb. 22. 1757 Dear Friend I thank you for the Intelligence from Fort Allen, relating to the Indians. 4 The Commissioners have not yet settled your Account, but I…
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Unknown to George H. Thomas, November 22, 1862
Nashville, November 22, 1862. Maj. Gen. GEORGE H. THOMAS, Gallatin, Commanding Center : y What news from the brigade at Tompkinsville; will the movements just ordered leave that brigade too…
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Benjamin Franklin to William Coleman, February 22, 1757
Feb. 22d. 1757. Dear Friend Recollecting Coll. Ludwell’s Donation of £20 Sterling to the Academy, 2 I am desirous of settling it before I go (tho I have not yet…
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Benjamin Franklin to Jane Mecom, February 21, 1757
Philadelphia, 21 February, 1757. Dear Sister, I am glad to hear your son is got well home. 6 I like your conclusion not to take a house for him till…
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F. Head to J. T. Boyle, November 17, 1862
MEDICAL DIRECTOR’S OFFICE, November 17, 1862. – Louisville, Ky., November 17, 1862. Brig. Gen. J. T. BOYLE, q Commanding, déc., Louisville : GENERAL: I have the honor to acknowledge the…
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William Hunter to Charles Francis Adams, May 2, 1865
Mr. Hunter to Mr. Adams No. 1388.] Department of State, Washington, May 2, 1865. Sir: Your despatch of the 13th ultimo, No. 927, enclosing a copy of your communication to…
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John Campbell, 4th Earl of Loudoun to Benjamin Franklin, February 20, 1757
New York, February 20th, 1757. Sir As I have been informed by Mr. Colden, 4 that You have been enquiring when the packet for England was to sail, in Order…
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J. F. Head to William A. Hammond, November 15, 1862
MEDICAL DIRECTOR’S OFFICE, Lowisville, Ky., November 15, 1862. Brig. Gen. W. A. HAMMOND, Surgeon-General, U. S. Army, Washington, D. C.: GENERAL: In compliance with instructions from Maj. Gen. H. G.…