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Benjamin Franklin to John Lining, March 18, 1755
Philadelphia, March 18, 1755 Sir, I send you enclosed a paper containing some new experiments I have made, in pursuance of those by Mr. Canton that are printed with my…
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Arthur C. Ducat to Iieutenant-Colonel and Acting Ohief of Staff, November 7, 1862
November 7, 1862. ~ Bowling Green, November 7, 1862—10 p. m. Col. JOHN KENNETT, Commanding Cavalry (via Mitchellsville and courier lines) : CoLONEL: The general commanding directs that yon make…
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William H. Seward to William S. Thayer , Esq., & c ., & c ., & c . , Alexandria, February 26, 1864
[Extract.] Mr. Seward to Mr. Thayer. No. 29.] Department of State, Washington, February 26, 1864. Sir: Your despatch of January 23, No. 44, has been received; and the information it…
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Benjamin Franklin to John Franklin, March 16, 1755
Philada. March 16. 55 Dear Brother I am pleas’d to hear you are looking out for Proofs to prosecute that Carrier. 9 Don’t let it be neglected. Your Ambassadors are…
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William H. Seward to William S. Thayer , Esq., & c ., & c ., & c . , Alexandria, October 23, 1863
Mr. Seward to Mr. Thayer. No. 26.] Department of State, Washington, October 23, 1863. Sir: Your despatch of September 5, No. 37, has been received. The information it communicates relative…
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Arthur . Ducat to Ineutenant-Colonel and Acting Chief of Staff, November 7, 1862
Bowling Green, November 7, 1862. General CRITTENDEN : Colonel Zahm, commanding cavalry east of railroad, reports Morgan at Gallatin late last night, with strong pickets. Crush the devil if you…
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Ezra Stiles to Benjamin Franklin, March 12, 1755
Y.C. [Yale College] Mar. 12. 1755 Sir This accompanies your Letters and Manuscript, 2 which I have perused with very great Pleasure and Admiration. Please to accept my grateful Acknowledgments…
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Fogg to William H. Seward, October 11, 1864
Mr. Fogg to Mr. Seward. No. 72.] United States Legation, Berne, October 11, 1864. Sir: In my despatch of August 29, I informed you of the negotiation by the federal…
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Arthur C. Ducat to George Bibb Crittenden, November 7, 1862
Bowling Green, November 7, 1862. Major-General CRITTENDEN : GENERAL: Dispatch just received from General McCook. He entered Nashville at 8 a. m. this morning. He confirms all I have stated…
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Fogg to William H. Seward, August 29, 1864
Mr. Fogg to Mr. Seward. No. 68.] United States Legation, Berne, August 29, 1864. Sir:Your despatch of July 28, No. 55, approving of the tenor of my verbal explanation to…
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Benjamin Franklin to John Leverett, March 11, 1755
Philada. March 11. 1755 Sir Mrs. Franklin is confident that she sent 20 Reams of the Paper I order’d for you, but has no Bill of Lading for it, and…
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Fogg to William H. Seward, August 26, 1864
Mr. Fogg to Mr. Seward No. 67.] United States Legation, Berne, August 26, 1864. Sir: Your despatch, dated July 28, No. 54, in response to mine of July 13 indorsing…
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Arthur C. Ducat to George B. Crittenden, November 7, 1862
Bowling Green, Ky., November 7, 1862. Major-General CRITTENDEN, Commanding Second Army Corps, Gallatin : The general commanding directs that you cross over the river at the best point, probably opposite…
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Fogg to William H. Seward, August 6, 1864
Mr. Fogg to Mr. Seward. No. 66.] United States Legation, Berne, August 6, 1864. Sir: Your despatch, dated July 23, No. 53, advising my attendance, “in an unofficial manner,” upon…
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Michel-Alain Chartier de Lotbinière to Benjamin Franklin, March 10, 1755
du 10 mars 1755 Monsieur, J’etois a paris en 1752 lorsque Les experiences sur lelectricité que vous aviez communiqué a Mr. Collinson parurent traduite en nôtre langue. 3 Je fus…
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Fogg to the Federal Council, July 7, 1864
Mr. Fogg to the Federal Council. United States Legation, Berne, July 7, 1864. The undersigned, minister resident, &c., has the honor to acknowledge the receipt of the note of the…
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Lyne Starling to Leopold Zahm, November 7, 1862
November 7, 1862. November 7, 1862â6 p. m. Col. L. ZAHM, Commanding Second Cavalry Brigade : COLONEL : Since closing my former note of to-day, I have received your report…
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Benjamin Franklin to Catharine Ray, March 4, 1755
Philada. March 4. 1755 Dear Katy, Your kind Letter of January 20. 5 is but just come to hand, and I take this first Opportunity of acknowledging the Favour. It…
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Dubs to Fogg, June 30, 1864
[Translation.] The Federal Council to Mr. Fogg. Berne, June 30, 1864. Not having yet up to this time received answer to the note which it had the honor to address…
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Benjamin Franklin to James Birkett, March 1, 1755
Philada. March 1. 1755. Sir I am but just returned from a long Journey, after near 6 Months Absence, and find your Favour of Sept. 29. 7 by which I…