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Nelson to William H. Seward, March 27, 1864
Mr. Nelson to Mr. Seward. No. 123.] Santiago de Chili, March27, 1864. Sir: In my despatch No. 99, of July 17, 1863, I had the honor to inform you of…
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Lorenzo Thomas to N. B. Buford, January 19, 1863
SPECIAL ORDERS, } HDQRS. OF THE ARMY, ADJT. GEN.âS OFFICE, January 19, 1863. No. 30. Washington, January 19, 1863. I. Brig. Gen. N. B. Butord, ( S. Volunteers, is assigned…
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William H. Seward to Thomas H. Nelson , Esq., & c ., & c ., & c, January 20, 1864
Mr. Seward to Mr. Nelson. No. 58.] Department of State, Washington, January 20, 1864. Sir: I have to acknowledge the receipt of your despatch of the 16th of December, No.…
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James Logan to Benjamin Franklin, October 6, 1749
8br [October] 6th [1749] My friend B Fr I absolutely forgot to mention what I principally intended yesterday. Thy telling me what were the most likely paper Mills to Supply…
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[From “The Voice of Chili.”—Translation.], December 15, 1863
[From “The Voice of Chili.”—Translation.] THE NOTE OF THE MINISTER OF THE UNITED STATES. Santiago, December 15, 1863. Mr. Nelson, sympathizing in the grief which weighs down our community in…
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John A. McClernand to Scouts here to-day from Central Mississippi and Northern Alabama, January 18, 1863
Steamer Tigress, January 18, 1863. GENERAL: General Ewing’s brigade has been attached to General Sherman’s corpsin pursuance of your order. This addition gives General Sherman’s corps thirty-one regiments, and, according…
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[From the Mercury.—Translation.], December 14, 1863
[From the Mercury.—Translation.] THE NORTH AMERICANS AT THE FIRE OF THE COMPAÑA. Valparaiso, December 14, 1863. Not in vain do nations become reconciled and love one another. Not in vain…
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Benjamin Franklin to James Logan, September 18, 1749
[September 18, 1749] For the reason you mention, I am of the same opinion, that Dr. Free has not considered the Picts’ language as you have done, but imagines with…
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Tocornal to Nelson, December 12, 1863
[Translation.] Mr. Tocornal to Mr. Nelson. Santiago December 12, 1863. Sir: I have had the honor to receive the note which your excellency was pleased to address to me yesterday,…
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William T. Sherman to Eee Hpqrs. Army Of The Mississippi, January 17, 1863
HEADQUARTERS I’IFTEENTH ARMY CORPS, On board Forest Queen, January 17, 1863. Sir: Pursuant to your orders, this 4 p. m. I went in person to direct the extinguishment of the…
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Nelson to the Secretary for Foreign Affairs , of the Republic of Chili, December 11, 1863
Mr. Nelson to Mr. Tocornal. Legation of the United States, Santiago de Chili, December 11, 1863. Sir: I have the honor to address myself to your excellency, to express, on…
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Peter Collinson to Benjamin Franklin, September 14, 1749
Lond Septr 14t 1749 Respected friend I was unwilling to loose the Opertunity per Cap. Rice—So in 5 or 6 Days time I ordred all the Books to your Order…
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Nelson to William H. Seward, December 16, 1863
Mr. Nelson to Mr. Seward. No. 117.] Legation of the United States, Santiago de Chili, December 16, 1863. Sir: It becomes my painful duty to report the total destruction by…
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Walter B. Scates to and Assistant Adjutant-General, January 17, 1863
HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE MISSIS**PPI, Steamer Tigress, January 17, 1863. GENERAL: Take measures immediately to extinguish the flames which are consuming Napoleon, and find if possible the ince®@iaries and punish…
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[Untitled], November 14
[Untitled] Vienna, November 14. The formal opening of the Reichsrath by the Emperor in person took place to-day in the great hall of ceremonies of the Hofburg. The Emperor said:…
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James Logan to Benjamin Franklin, September 13, 1749
7br. [September] 13. 49 My Friend B F I received thine of Yesterdays date this day about II but do not believe that discourse of Doctor Frees explains the Discourse…
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Lothrop Motley to William H. Seward, November 19, 1864
Mr. Motley to Mr. Seward. No. 84.] Legation of the United States, Vienna November 19, 1864. Sir: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your despatches, Nos. 100,…
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W. T. Shesman to Ulysses S. Grant, January 17, 1863
On board Forest Queen, Napoleon, Ark., January 17, 1863. Maj. Gen. U. 8. GRANT, Commanding Department of Tennessee: DEAR GENERAL: I take a liberty of writing you direct semi-officially. Official…
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Benjamin Franklin to James Logan, September 12, 1749
Philada. Sept. 12. 49 [ First part missing ] [Ad]vertisement, by which you will see the Language of the Picts is now under Consideration at home. 8 If I had…
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Lothrop Motley to William H. Seward, November 8, 1864
Mr. Motley to Mr. Seward. No. 82.] Legation of the United States, Vienna, November 8, 1864. Sir: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your despatch, No. 99,…