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William H. Seward to Anson Burlingame, September 19, 1864
Mr. Seward to Mr. Burlingame No. 73.] Department of State, Washington, September 19, 1864. Sir: I have to acknowledge the receipt of your despatch of the 18th of June last,…
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George Washington to John Rutledge, March 15, 1779
Middlebrook [ New Jersey ] March 15, 1779 . Introduces Lieutenant Colonel John Laurens.
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Unknown to Major-General Wright, October 27, 1862
Washington, October 27, 1862. Major-General WRIGHT, Cincinnati, Ohio: All available troops in Illinois should be immediately sent down the Mississippi, reporting first to General Grant, at Columbus, and if not…
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George Washington to John Jay, March 15, 1779
Middlebrook [ New Jersey ] March 15, 1779 . Reiterates request for a congressional plan “which would have a general operation throughout the States for compleating their respective Battalions.â€� Discusses…
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Jno. A. Rawlins to Third Div., Dist. Of West Tennessee, October 26, 1862
October 26, 1862. No. 2. } Jackson, Tenn., October 26, 1862. I. The geographical divisions designated in General Orders, No. 83, from Headquarters District of West: Tennessee, of date September…
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William H. Seward to Anson Burlingame, September 14, 1864
Mr. Seward to Mr. Burlingame No. 72.] Department of State, Washington, September 14, 1864. Sir: Your despatch of the 18th of June, No. 83, enclosing a copy of your communication…
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George Washington to William Duer, March 15, 1779
Middlebrook [ New Jersey ] March 15, 1779 . States that Duer needs Governor George Clinton’s permission for an interview with “Mr. Elliot on Staten Island.�
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Unknown to Henry W. Halleck, October 26, 1862
Jackson, Tenn., October 26, 1862. General H. W. HALLEOK, Washington, D. C.: You never have suggested to me any plan of operations in this department, and as I do not…
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William H. Seward to Anson Burlingame, August 18, 1864
Mr. Seward to Mr. Burlingame No. 68.] Department of State, Washington, August 18, 1864. Sir: I have to acknowledge the receipt of your very interesting despatch of the 21st of…
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George Washington to Henry Clinton, March 14, 1779
Middlebrook [ New Jersey ] March 14, 1779 . Proposes a general cartel for exchange of prisoners. Will send commissioners to meet British commissioners “at such time and place as…
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Anson Burlingame to William H. Seward, August 15, 1864
Mr. Burlingame to Mr. Seward No. 90.] Legation of the United States, Peking, August 15, 1864. Sir: I have the honor to forward correspondence with the imperial government, (marked A,…
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Unknown to James B. McPherson, October 25, 1862
Jackson, Tenn., October 25, 1862. Major-General McPHERSON, Bolivar, Tenn. : GENERAL: Your dispatch received. I have dispatched Hamilton to hold his treops in readiness, with three daysâ provisions in haversacks,…
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Susanna Livingston to Alexander Hamilton, March 14, 1779
[March 14, 1779] Sir The fond desire we all feel to be indulged with a sight of those who are dear to us, after a long detachment from them, has…
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Anson Burlingame to William H. Seward, July 5, 1864
Mr. Burlingame to Mr. Seward No. 88.] Legation of the United States, Peking, July 5, 1864. Sir: I have the honor to send a letter from Robert Hart, esq., inspector…
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Jno. A. Rawlins to Charles S. Hamilton, October 25, 1862
Jackson, Tenn., October 25, 1862. General C. S. HAmILTon, Corinth, Miss. : Price is moving with considerable force toward Bolivar. He is now about 4 miles south of Grand Junction.…
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William H. Seward to Anson Burlingame, June 27, 1864
Mr. Seward to Mr. Burlingame No. 65] Department of State, Washington, June 27, 1864. Sir: Referring to your despatch of the 5th of January last, No. 62, relative to your…
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Unknown to Charles S. Hamilton, October 25, 1862
Jackson, Tenn., October 25, 1862. General C. 8S. HAMILTON, Corinth, Miss. : General Quinby will probably be in Corinth to-morrow, and General Dodge as soon as relieved by General Davies.…
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Anson Burlingame to William H. Seward, June 25, 1864
Mr. Burlingame to Mr. Seward No. 87.] Legation of the United States, Peking, June 25, 1864. Sir: I have the honor to send you the despatch of Prince Rung (marked…
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George Washington to William Galvan, March 11, 1779
Middlebrook [ New Jersey ] March 11, 1779 . Returns Galvan’s plan of instruction for infantry.
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Unknown to William S. Rosecrans, October 23, 1862
Washington, October 23, 1862. Major-General ROSECRANS, Corinth, Miss. : You will immediately repair to Cincinnati, where you will receive orders. Telegraph your arrival. Go with the least possible delay. H.…