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George Washington to Philip Schuyler, March 25, 1779
Middlebrook [ New Jersey ] March 25, 1779. Discusses use of Susquehanna in preference to Mohawk as route for Indian expedition.
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William H. Seward to Anson Burlingame, October 17, 1864
Mr. Seward to Mr. Burlingame No. 89.] Department of State, Washington, October 17, 1864. Sir: I have to acknowledge your despatch of the 25th of June, No. 87, relative to…
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George Washington to Alexander McDougall, March 25, 1779
Middlebrook [ New Jersey ] March 25, 1779 . Acknowledges meeting Elijah Hunter. Advises using caution in dealing with double spies like Hunter.
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Unknown to Stephen A. Hurlbut, October 29, 1862
Jackson, October 29, 1862. Major-General HURLBUT, Commanding District of Jackson : I am just informed of a movement across the Hatchie of a large force of cavalry with some artillery…
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William H. Seward to Anson Burlingame, October 15, 1864
Mr. Seward to Mr. Burlingame No. 86.] Department of State, Washington, October 15, 1864. Sir: I have to acknowledge the receipt of your despatch of the 5th of July, No.…
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Louis Le Bègue Du Portail to Alexander Hamilton, March 20, 1779
Philadelphia, March 20, 1779. Cannot obtain boats and other equipment needed to make a survey of Delaware River.
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Unknown to Benjamin H. Hamilton, October 29, 1862
Jackson, Tenn., October 29, 1862. General HAMILTON, Corinth, Miss. : I am inclined to think that a part of the force from Holly Springs has gone south, either to Mobile…
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George Washington to Henry Laurens, March 18, 1779
Middlebrook [ New Jersey ] March 18, 1779 . Discusses exchange of prisoners. Believes that civilian prisoners should not be exchanged at this time. Raises question as to mode of…
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Unknown to Samuel P. Hamilton, October 29, 1862
Jackson, Tenn., October 29, 1862. General HamILTon, Corinth, Miss. : Immediately on my return from Corinth I telegraphed quartermaster at Colmbus to send you forage by every train. He replied…
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Alexander Hamilton to Susanna Livingston, March 18, 1779
[Middlebrook, New Jersey, March 18, 1779] I can hardly forgive an application to my humanity , to induce me to exert my influence in an affair, in which ladies are…
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Jno. A. Rawlins to W. W. Lowe, October 29, 1862
Jackson, October 29, 1862. Brig. Gen. T. 4. DAviEs, Columbus, Ky. : Send troops from Paducah and from Cairo, if necessary, under com: mand of General Ransom to Eddyville to…
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George Washington to Alexander McDougall, March 17, 1779
Middlebrook [ New Jersey ] March 17, 1779 . Describes movements of British on Staten Island.
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Unknown to John A. McClernand, October 29, 1862
October 29, 1862. October 29, 1862. Major-General McCLERNAND, Springfield, Ili. : Your telegram is received. You will receive a dispatch, which will be mailed to-morrow, apprising you of movements here.…
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George Washington to Thomas Clark, March 17, 1779
Middlebrook [ New Jersey ] March 17, 1779 . Informs Clark of enemy’s movements in New Jersey.
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Unknown to James B. McPherson, October 28, 1862
Jackson, October 28, 1862. General MoPHERSON, Bolivar, Tenn. : Hamiltonâs scouts, also one of Priceâs escort, report troops moving south. âChis would look as if Mobile was threatened. If you…
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George Washington to Israel Putnam, March 16, 1779
Middlebrook [ New Jersey ] March 16, 1779 . Orders Putnam to send remainder of Brigadier General Enoch Poor’s brigade to reinforce Major General Alexander McDougall.
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Jas. B. McPherson to RAWLINS, Assistant Adjutant-General, October 27, 1862
Boliwar, Tenn., October 27, 1862. Major-General HURLBUT, Jackson, Tenn. : GENERAL: I have been considering the matter of the disposition of our forces, and respectfully present the following views: First.…
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William H. Seward to Anson Burlingame, September 20, 1864
Mr. Seward to Mr. Burlingame No. 81.] Department of State, Washington, September 20, 1864. Sir: I have to acknowledge the receipt of your despatch of the 26th of May, No.…
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George Washington to Alexander McDougall, March 16, 1779
Middlebrook [ New Jersey ] March 16, 1779 . Describes measures taken to replace men who will leave Army on April 1, 1779.
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Unknown to Ulysses S. Grant, October 27, 1862
Cincinnati, Ohio, October 27, 1862. Maj. Gen. H. W. HALLEOK, General-in- Chief : Governor Yates has been requested, under your instructions, to send all the available troops in Illinois immediately…