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James S. Pike to William H. Seward, November 16, 1864
[Extracts.] Mr. Pike to Mr. Seward No. 154.] United States Legation, The Hague, November 16, 1864. Sir: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your despatch of the…
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George Washington to John Jay, January 29, 1779
Philadelphia, January 29, 1779. Asks permission to return to Camp.
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James S. Pike to William H. Seward, November 2, 1864
[Extract.] Mr. Pike to Mr. Seward No. 153.] United States Legation, The Hague, November 2, 1864. Sir: * * * * * * Since the taking of Atlanta by General…
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C. Goddard, [ to James Hamilton, October 5, 1862
Corinth, Miss., October 5, 1862. Brigadier-General HAMILTON, Commanding Division : I think it is advisable for you to occupy the ford on the Kossuth road with a good regiment, with…
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George Washington to John Jay, January 27, 1779
Philadelphia, January 27, 1779. Asks for money to carry on recruiting. States that Major General Horatio Gates has made agreements with Major General William Phillips about Convention troops.
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William H. Seward to James S. Pike, October 19, 1864
Mr. Seward to Mr. Pike No. 190.] Department of State, Washington, October 19, 1864. Sir: Information has been received at this department in regard to the alleged enlistment of several…
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George Washington to Committee of Conference, January 23, 1779
Philadelphia, January 23, 1779. States need for a permanent system for clothing the Army. Proposes plan to fill this need.
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James S. Pike to William H. Seward, October 10, 1864
[Extract.] Mr. Pike to Mr. Seward No. 151.] United States Legation, The Hague, October 10, 1864. Sir: * * * * * * There has never been a time since…
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Ulysses S. Grant to Uar. Xxix.) Correspondence, Etc.union. 263, October 5, 1862
October 5, 1862. -Jackson, October 5, 1862. Maj. Gen. H. W. HALLECKE, General-in-Chief, Washington, D. O.: GENERAL: I deem it a matter of great importance in this district to have…
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George Washington to Committee of Conference, January 20, 1779
Philadelphia, January 20, 1779. Discusses officers’ problems and need for immediate relief in order to prevent dissolution of Army. Again recommends half-pay and pension plans.
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James S. Pike to William H. Seward, September 28, 1864
Mr. Pike to Mr. Seward No. 150.] United States Legation, The Hague, September 28, 1864. Sir: I have the honor to enclose you a copy of the King’s speech, delivered…
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McPherson and myself think troops can be sent by rail to to Brigadier General Stanley, October 3, 1862
Corinth, Miss., October 3, 1862. Brigadier-General STANLEY, Oommanding Division: The general commanding directs you to send a brigade across on to the Chewalla road, through the woods by shortest cut;…
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George Washington to Board of War, January 18, 1779
[ Philadelphia, January 18, 1779. ] Outlines a “Plan for paying arrearages of Clothing to the troops.�
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William H. Seward to James S. Pike, September 23, 1864
Mr. Seward to Mr. Pike No. 183.] Department of State, Washington, September 23, 1864. Sir: I have to acknowledge the receipt of your despatch of the 6th of September, No.…
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George Washington to John Beatty, January 14, 1779
Philadelphia, January 14, 1779. Instructs Beatty to apply to Lord Stirling or to commanding officer at Middlebrook for passports.
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James S. Pike to William H. Seward, September 22, 1864
[Extracts.] Mr. Pike to Mr. Seward No. 148.] United States Legation, The Hague, September 22, 1864. Sir: * * * * * * Since I received your directions to confer…
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Goddard to Ovap. Xxix.) Correspondence, Etc.union. 257, October 3, 1862
Corinth, October 3, 1862. IT send youmap. McKean’s left is about a half mile in advance of you and about 1 mile north. You may advance your right up to…
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James S. Pike to William H. Seward, September 6, 1864
Mr. Pike to Mr. Seward No. 147.] United States Legation, The Hague, September 6, 1864. Sir: I have to acknowledge the receipt of your despatch of August 15, No. 173,…
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George Washington to Jedediah Huntington, January 14, 1779
Philadelphia, January 14, 1779. Instructs Huntington to supply Lieutenant Colonel Isaac Sherman’s regiment with clothing.
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James S. Pike to William H. Seward, August 24, 1864
Mr. Pike to Mr. Seward No. 146.] United States Legation, The Hague, August 24, 1864. Sir: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your despatch of the 28th…