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William H. Seward to Chaules Francis Adams, January 16, 1865
Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams No. 1237.] Department of State. Washington, January 16, 1865. Sir. Your despatch of the 30th of December, No. 846, has been received. I am happy…
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Benjamin Franklin to William Parsons, December 5, 1755
Philada. Dec. 5. 1755 Dear Sir I receiv’d your Favour of Nov. 25. 9 and take this first Opportunity of acquainting you, that an Act is past granting £60,000 chiefly…
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H. G. Wright to James F. Robinson, November 14, 1862
Cincinnati, Ohio, November 14, 1862. His Excellency Gov. J. F. RoBINSoN, Frankfort, Ky.: Sir: Ihave the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 12th instant, inclosing a…
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William H. Seward to Charles Francis Adams, January 16, 1865
Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams No. 1238.] Department of State. Washington, January 16, 1865. Sir. You are authorized to assure the Oldham Auxiliary Union and Emancipation Society that the President…
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Elizabeth Hubbart to Benjamin Franklin, December 1, 1755
Boston Decr. 1 1755 Dearest Sir I imagine you now Consulting the safty, of the Poor unhappy People on your Fronteres; with all the Wisdom and Greavity, of the most…
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Charles Francis Adams to William H. Seward Secretary of State, Washington, D. C, January 13, 1865
Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward No. 855.] Legation of the United States, London, January 13, 1865. Sir: I have the honor to transmit an address to the President, from the…
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Robert Hunter Morris to Provincial Commissioners, December 1, 1755
Philada. 1st December 1755 Gentlemen, Upon considering the state of our friendly Indians on the River Sasquehanna, I think it necessary that Messengers should be immediately sent to convene them…
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Charles Francis Adams to William H. Seward Secretary of State, Washington, D. C, January 12, 1865
[Extracts.] Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward No. 854 ] Legation of the United States, London, January 12, 1865. Sir: I have to acknowledge the reception of despatches from the department,…
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Robert Hunter Morris to Thomas Penn, November 28, 1755
Novr: 28th. 1755. Sir Herewith I send you Duplicate of mine of the 22d. Instant, by way of Bristol, with Copies of the several Papers then sent, since which I…
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Unknown to Oliver P. Morton, November 14, 1862
Cincinnati, Ohio, November 14, 1862. Gov. OLIVER P. Morton, Indianapolis, Ind. : There are six companies Fourth Indiana Cavalry in Kentucky. When can other companies be ready for the field?…
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Benjamin Franklin to William Strahan, November 27, 1755
Philada. Nov. 27. 1755 Dear Sir, I have yours of Oct. 3. 4 Bolitho being just arriv’d, the Things not yet come on shore. By the Account sent, I find…
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Benjamin Franklin to William Shipley, November 27, 1755
Philada. Nov. 27. 1755. I have just received your very obliging Favour of the 13th. September last; 9 and as this Ship sails immediately, 1 have little more time than…
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Benjamin Franklin to Josiah, Sr Quincy, November 27, 1755
Philada. Nov. 27. 1755 Dear Sir I condole with you sincerely on your late heavy Losses, particularly that of your most valuable and dear Companion of Life. 5 I have…
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Benjamin Franklin to Richard Partridge, November 27, 1755
Philada. Nov. 27. 1755 Sir, By the Votes and Copies of Papers herewith sent to you and Mr. Charles, 1 you will see the Difficulties this Province has been under…
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Unknown to George W. Morgan, November 14, 1862
Cincinnati, Ohio, November 14, 1862. Brig. Gen. GEORGE W. MorGAN, Gallipolis, Ohio: Remain with your command at Gallipolis or Point Pleasant till further orders. Certain reported movements in Western Virginia…
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William Alexander to Benjamin Franklin, November 12, 1755
Albany Novr: 12: 1755 Sir Genl. Shirley being informed by Mr. Scott 8 one of [the] Waggon-Masters, that he has brot with him to this place all your Original Contracts…
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William H. Seward to Charles Francis Adams, January 10, 1865
Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams No. 1233.] Department of State, Washington, January 10, 1865. Sir: Mr. Morse, our consul at London, by a despatch of the 23d ultimo, informs me…
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Richard Peters to Benjamin Franklin, November 5, 1755
Wednesday Morn 5 Novr 1755 Sir Three of the Inhabitants of Laycock Township brought me your Letter of this morning and in answer The Governor orders me to tell you…
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Benjamin Franklin to Richard Peters, November 5, 1755
[November 5, 1755] Wednesday morng. Sir The Bearers 9 tell me that you have promis’d to furnish them with what Arms and Ammunition they have Occasion for, provided the Assembly…
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William H. Seward to Charles Francis Adams, January 9, 1865
Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams No. 1225.] Department of State, Washington, January 9, 1865. Sir: Your despatch of the 23d of December, No. 842, has been received, together with the…