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Benjamin Franklin to John Bickner, May 30, 1755
Philada. May 30. 1755 Permit John Bickner and John Myfeld to pass freely from hence to the new Road in Cumberland County, they having engaged to go and work in…
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Amos Perry to William H. Seward, July 2, 1864
Mr. Perry to Mr. Seward. No. 44.] United States Consulate, Tunis, July 2, 1864. Sir:Since sending off despatch No. 42 the aspect of affairs here has somewhat changed. I am…
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Unknown to William S. Rosecrans, November 10, 1862
Cincinnati, Ohio, November 10, 1862. Maj. Gen. W. S. ROSECRANS, Bowling Green, Ky.: I have been informed that the cavalry at Lebanon has been ordered to join General Crittenden. Isthisso?…
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Amos Perry to William H. Seward. Secretary of State, Washington, D. C, June 18, 1864
Mr. Perry to Mr. Seward. No. 42.] United States Consulate, Tunis, June 18, 1864. Sir:Tunis has been profoundly agitated since my last despatch. It was whispered, about two weeks since,…
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Benjamin Franklin to Edward Shippen, May 29, 1755
Philada. May 29. 1755 at Noon The Committee have just ordered 100 Dollars into the Hands of the Governor to be sent to you for Advance Money to such Labourers…
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Amos Perry to William H. Seward, May 4, 1864
Mr. Perry to Mr. Seward. No. 41.] United States Consulate, Tunis, May 4, 1864. Sir:The events and developments of the week are far from encouraging a hope that the Tunisian…
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A. McD. McCook to Special Orders, War Department, Adjt. Gen.s Offioe, November 9, 1862
Cincinnati, Ohio, November 9, 1862. Major-General ROSECRANS, Bowling Green, Ky. : Five regiments of Tennessee troops have been ordered back from Western Virginia, and as it is desirable they should…
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Amos Perry to William H. Seward, May 28, 1864
Mr. Perry to Mr. Seward. No. 40.] United States Consulate, Tunis, May 28, 1864. Sir:Little progress has been made within the last two weeks in the Tunisian question. Some robberies…
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Benjamin Franklin to Secretary Peters, May 29, 1755
Philada. May 29. 1755 Sir The Committee 1 hereby acquaint you that the House have resolved to defray the Expence of the cutting of the Roads requird, so that you…
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Amos Perry to William H. Seward, May 14, 1864
Mr. Perry to Mr. Seward. No. 38.] United States Consulate, Tunis, May 14, 1864. Sir: I have the honor to enclose a copy of a letter received from the Bey…
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Unknown to Henry W. Halleck, November 9, 1862
Cincinnati, Ohio, November 9, 1862. Maj. Gen. H. W. HALLEOCK, General-in-Chief : Morganâs force has been ordered here. The five Tennessee regiments will go to General Rosecrans; the other to…
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AMOS PERRY, United States Consul to William H. Seward, May 7, 1864
Mr. Perry to Mr. Seward. No. 37.] United States Consulate, Tunis, May 7, 1864. Sir:Since writing despatch No. 34, relative to the rebellion, I have been invited to the Bardo,…
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Benjamin Franklin to Edward Shippen, May 24, 1755
Philada. May 24. 1755 Sir By the Governor’s Direction I issued the inclos’d Advertisement. 4 The Bearers, John Laverty, and Charles Coleman, have agreed to go and work on the…
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AMOS PERRY, United States Consul to William H. Seward, April 30, 1864
Mr. Perry to Mr. Seward. No. 34.] United States Consulate, Tunis, April 30, 1864. Sir: Since writing despatch No. 32, stating the origin and causes of the insurrection in this…
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Benjamin Franklin to William Shirley, May 22, 1755
Philada. May 22. 1755 Sir, Mr. Norris not being in Town, your Excellency’s Letter of the 14th Instant per Express, was delivered to me. 7 I immediately conven’d the Committee,…
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T. L. Crittenden to Arthur C. Ducat, November 9, 1862
Near Gallatin, November 9, 1862. COLONEL: Colonel Kennett reported to me in person this morning. I at once ordered him to send a battalion to General Smith, at ScottsB2 KY.,…
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AMOS PERRY, United States Consul to William H. Seward, April 23, 1864
Mr. Perry to Mr. Seward. No. 32.] United States Consulate, Tunis, April 23, 1864. Sir: I have to report that a rebellion of considerable magnitude has recently broken out in…
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Robert Hunter Morris to Benjamin Franklin, May 21, 1755
May 21, 1755 I forget to tell you that if possible I would have the waggons set off with the forage on Tuesday or Wednesday next, 6 …
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AMOS PERRY, United States Consul to William H. Seward, April 9, 1864
Mr. Perry to Mr. Seward. No. 30.] United States Consulate, Tunis, April 9, 1864. Sir: I have the honor to report that a decoration has been recently received from the…
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T. L. Crittenden to Alexander McDowell McCook, November 9, 1862
November 9, 1862. November 9, 1862. Maj. Gen. A. MoD. MoCoox, Commanding at Nashville : GENERAL: I am encamped, with two divisions, Van Cleveâs and Woodâs, on the Cumberland River,…