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17,141 lettersCincinnati, Ohio, November 14, 1862. Brigadier-General CARTER, Point Pleasant, Va.: Bring with you all the artillery of your command. You will, however, await further orders before moving from Point Pleasant.…
Philada. [Sunday] Nov. 2. 1755. 5 aClock P.M. Dear Sir I receiv’d your Letter per Mr. Tea, and one just now per Express. 2 I am glad to hear the…
Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams No. 1223.] Department of State, Washington, January 9, 1860. Sir: I have to acknowledge the receipt of your despatch of the 22d of December, No.…
Paxton Octor. 31st. 1755 Sir I inclose you the Deposition of a Person the Contents you please to observe. 6 I have not yet moved my Family, not caring to…
Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward No. 850.] Legation of the United States, London, January 5, 1865. Sir: Despatches from the department, numbered from 1190 to 1194, in elusive, have been…
Philada. Oct. 25. 1755. Dear Sir, The above is a Copy of my last. 4 Enclosed is the second Bill. I am, Dear Sir, Your most obedient Servant B Franklin
Philada. Oct. 25. 1755 Sir The above is a Copy of mine per Capt. Joy. 6 Since which the new Assembly met, and chose you and Mr. Charles 7 their…
Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams No. 1221.] Department of State, Washington, January 1, 1865. Sir: Your despatch of the 16th ultimo, No. 832, informing me that you had transmitted to…
Philada. Oct. 25. 1755 Dear Sir The above is a Copy of my last. 9 I hope you have receiv’d a Bill for £75 Sterling. I sent you the 1st…
Philada. Oct. 23. 1755. Sir I beg Leave to return your Excellency my sincerest and most hearty Thanks for your Letter of the 17th of September, 9 with the Orders…
Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams No. 1216.] Department of State, Washington, December 31, 1864. Sir: You know how, in the beginning of our unhappy civil commotion, this government declined to…
Cincinnati, Ohio, November 14, 1862. Brig. Gen. J. T. BOYLE, Oommanding, Louisville, Ky. : GENERAL: The letter from the medical directorâs office in Louisville, dated the 9th instant, to Dr.…
Philada. Oct. 23. 55 Sir I receiv’d your Favour of the 1st Instant, 7 with the Discharges for Ewins and Rieger. 8 I shall take Care to observe your Directions…
Philada. Oct. 16. 1755 Dear Cousin I sent you last Week per Capt. Dole 92 Reams of Demi Printing Paper, best, in two Cases, and 98 Ream of brown; which…
Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward No. 848.] Legation of the united States, London, December 30, 1864. Sir: I have just received an address to the President from the Oldham Auxiliary…
Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward No. 845.] Legation of the United States, London, December 29, 1864. Sir: I have to acknowledge the reception of despatches from the department, numbered 1183,…
Philadelphia Oct. 16. 1755 Dear Katy Your Favour of the 28th of June 8 came to hand but the 28th of September, just 3 Months after it was written. I…
Philada. Oct. 16. 1755 Sir I have settled Col. Hunter’s Account and find a Ballance in my Hands of £835 0 s . 3½ d . Pensilvania Currency, which shall…
November 14, 1862. No. 16. Nashville, Tenn., November 14, 1862. The following orders, relating to the reception of a flag of truce, are given for the instruction of officers and…
Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams No. 1208.] Department of State, Washington, December 27, 1864. Sir: On the night of the 20th instant the enemy, under the pressure of the siege,…