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William Hays to Robert Hunter Morris, January 3, 1756
[Allen’s-Town, January 3, 1756] I am sorry to inform you, by these Lines, of the bad News of our Defeat at Gnadenhutten. The Day you left Bethlehem, December 31, 4…
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William H. Seward to Charles Francis Adams, January 30, 1865
Mr. Seward to Mr Adams No. 1256.] Department of State. Washington, January 30, 1865. Sir. I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your despatch of the 12th of…
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C. R. Thompson to John Kennett, November 15, 1862
Nashville, November 15, 1862. Major-General CRITTENDEN, Silver Springs : The general commanding has directed Colonel Kennett to keep ia communication with you, and to act under your command in the…
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Benjamin Franklin to Deborah Franklin, January 1, 1756
Reading, Jan. 1. 1756. 5 in the Evening My dear Child A happy New Year to you, and all Friends. We arrived here, all well, about two Hours ago. 8…
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William H. Seward to Charles Francis Adams, January 27, 1865
Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams No. 1250.] Department of State. Washington, January 27, 1865. Sir. Referring to 1117 despatch of the 3d ultimo, No. 1171, in regard to the piratical…
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Benjamin Franklin to Conrad Weiser, December 30, 1755
Easton, Dec. 30. 1755. Gentlemen We are just on the Point of setting out for Bethlehem, in our Way to Reading, where we propose to be (God willing) on Thursday…
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Charles Francis Adams to William. H. Seward . Secretary of State, Washington, D. C, January 26, 1865
[Extract.] Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward No. 865.] Legation of the United States. London, January 26, 1865. Sir:* * * * * * * * If there ever was a…
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Benjamin Franklin to Deborah Franklin, December 27, 1755
Easton, Saturday Night, Dec. 27 [1755] My dear Child I receiv’d yours of the 24th 3 with Pleasure [since it?] acquainted me of your and the Family’s Welfare. [I] am…
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T. L. Crittenden to Hpqrs. Left Wing, Fourteenth Army Corps, November 15, 1862
November 15, 1862. November 15, 1862â1 p. m. Col. J. P. GARESCHE, Assistant Adjutant-General and Chief of Staff : Sir: From one of your spies I have just received the…
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William H. Seward to Charles Francis Adams, January 26, 1865
Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams No. 1247.] Department of State. Washington, January 26, 1865. Sir. The winter has practically broken up our customary correspondence with Europe. It is only at…
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Benjamin Franklin to ——, December 25, 1755
[Easton, December 25, 1755] The Country all above this Town, for 50 Miles, is mostly evacuated and ruined, excepting only the Neighbourhood of the Dupuy’s, 9 five Families, which stand…
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William H. Seward to Charles Francis Adams, January 24, 1865
Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams No. 1246.] Department of State. Washington, January 24, 1865. Sir. Fort Fisher, with its subsidiary works, fell on the 15th instant, under a combined land…
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Provincial Commissioners to George Croghan, December 17, 1755
[Philadelphia, Dec. 17, 1755] 3 Sir, You are desired to proceed to Cumberland County and fix on proper Places for erecting three Stockadoes, vizt., One back of Patterson’s, One upon…
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William H. Seward to Charles Francis Adams, January 23, 1865
Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams No. 1245.] Department of State. Washington, January 23, 1865. Sir: It was my belief, when the election closed, that the national determination which it manifested…
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William Parsons to James Hamilton, December 15, 1755
Easton December 15th: 1755 Honoured Sirs, I make bold to trouble you once more, and it is not unlikely that it may be the last time. The Settlers on this…
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Charles Francis Adams to William. H. Seward . Secretary of State, January 19, 1865
Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward No. 857.] Legation of The United States. London, January 19, 1865. Sir. I have to acknowledge the reception of despatches from the department, numbered from…
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Unknown to William P. Carlin, November 15, 1862
Nashville, November 15, 1862. Col. W. P. CARLIN, Commanding Illinois Volunteers, Edgefield Junction : Send two good infantry regiments at 3 a. m. to-morrow in the direction of Clarksville, thence…
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Benjamin Franklin to William Parsons, December 15, 1755
Philada. Dec. 15. 1755 Dear Friend We receiv’d yours of the 13th. 7 You will before this time have receiv’d the Arms and Ammunition, Blankets, &c. sent up for an…
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William H. Seward to Charles Francis Adams, January 18, 1865
Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams No. 1242.] Department of State. Washington, January 18, 1865. Sir. I enclose a copy of a letter of the 3d instant from Colonel William H.…
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Benjamin Franklin to William Parsons, December 12, 1755
Philada. Dec. 12. 1755. Dear Sir, Your Favours of Dec. 6. and 9. 2 I have received and laid before the Commissioners. 3 I expect that Mr. Hamilton or myself,…