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William H. Seward to L. de Geofroy, November 18, 1864
Mr. Seward to Mr. Geofroy Department of State, Washington, November 18, 1864. Sir: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your note of the 12th nstant, by which…
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William T. Sherman to Cuar. Xxix.] Correspondence, Etc.union. 201, September 4, 1862
Memphis, Tenn., September 4, 1862. Col. J. CO. KELTON, Asst. Adjt. Gen., Headquarters of the Army: DEAR COLONEL: Please acknowledge to the major-general commanding the receipt by me of his…
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Charles Armand to Alexander Hamilton, November 5, 1778
[ Near Fredericksburg, New York ] November 5, 1778 . Needs equipment and money with which to pay troops. Asks for certificate of service from Washington.
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William H. Seward to L. de Geofroy, November 15, 1864
Mr. Seward to Mr. Geofroy Department of State, Washington, November 15, 1864. Sir: Referring to your note of the 1st instant, relative to the remonstrance of Messrs. Brulaton & Company,…
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Unknown to John A. Logan, September 4, 1862
Corinth, Miss., September 4, 1862. General JoHN A. LOGAN: If not already you will soon have a force from Shermanâs command in supporting distance of you. Be as quiet as…
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Alexander Hamilton to Goose Van Schaick, November 4, 1778
[Fredericksburg, New York, November 4, 1778] Sir I have received your favour of Yesterday. His Excellency desires me to inform you, that you are to march Immediately on receiving your…
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De Geofroy to William H. Seward, November 12, 1864
[Translation.] Mr. Geofroy to Mr. Seward Legation of France to the United States, New York, November 12, 1864. Sir: It would appear, agreeably to the information which has reached the…
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Unknown to Henry W. Halleck, September 4, 1862
GENERAL GRANTâS HEADQUARTERS, September 4, 1862. September 4, 1862â3.15 p. m. Maj. Gen. H. W. HALLEOK, General-in-Chief: I am hurrying Granger all practicable. Your dispatch was explained by one from…
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De Geofroy to William H. Seward, November 1, 1864
[Translation.] Mr. Geofroy to Mr. Seward Legation of France to the United States, Washington, November 1, 1864. Sir: I have received the answer which you were pleased to make to…
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Alexander McDougall to Alexander Hamilton, November 4, 1778
[ Near Milford, Connecticut, November 4, 1778 . On November 8, 1778, Hamilton wrote to McDougall: “I have received your favor of the 4th.� Letter not found .]
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De Geofroy to William H. Seward, October 31, 1864
[Translation.] Mr. Geofroy to Mr. Seward Legation of France to the United States, Washington, October 31, 1864. Sir: I have received the note which you did me the honor to…
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Unknown to Brigadier-General Quinby, September 3, 1862
Washington, September 3, 1862. Brigadier-General QUINBY, Columbus, Hy. : I can give you no additional troops at present. All are required in East Kentucky. H. W. HALLECK ate General-in- Chief.…
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William H. Seward to L. de Geofroy, October 27, 1864
Mr. Seward to Mr. Geofroy Department of State, Washington, October 27, 1864. Sir: I am informed by the War Department that Lieutenant General Grant has telegraphed that he has no…
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Goose Van Schaick to Alexander Hamilton, November 3, 1778
[ November 3, 1778 . On November 4, 1778, Hamilton wrote to Van Schaick : “I have received your favour of Yesterday.� Letter not found .]
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William H. Seward to L. de Geofroy, October 25, 1864
Mr. Seward to Mr. Geofroy Department of State, Washington, October 25, 1864. Sir: With reference to the informal memorandum, without date, which you left at this department on the 27th…
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Unknown to Henry Wager Halleck, September 3, 1862
GENERAL GRANT’S HEADQUARTERS, September 3, 1862. September 3, 1862—12 m. (Via Cairo, IL, 3 p. m.) Maj. Gen. H. W. HALLECK, Generalin-Chié : Your dispatch for troops to go to…
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William H. Seward to L. de Geofroy, October 24, 1864
Mr. Seward to Mr. Geofroy Department of State, Washington, October 24, 1864. Sir: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your note of the 17th instant, which relates…
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George Washington to Israel Putnam, November 2, 1778
Fredericksburg [ New York ] November 2, 1778 . Orders Putnam to assume command of division lately under command of Major General Horatio Gates.
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George Washington to Charles Scott, October 31, 1778
[ Fredericksburg New York ] October 31, 1778 . Is doubtful about plans of the British. Asks Scott to obtain information concerning British plans for forage and wood. Regrets Scott…
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De Geofroy to William H. Seward, October 17, 1864
[Translation.] Mr. Geofroy to Mr. Seward Legation of France to the United States, Washington, October 17, 1864. Sir: I have received the copy of the report addressed to Major General…