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17,141 letters[Translation.] Mr. Geofroy to Mr. Seward Montreal, Canada, September 23, 1864. Dear Sir: I have no other information in relation to that which has just occurred at Brownsville than what…
GENERAL GRANT’S HEADQUARTERS, August 29, 1862. August 29, 1862—7 p. m. Maj. Gen. H. W. HALLEOK, General-in-Ohief : Independent forces can be organized here, and from here east to Decatur.…
Fredericksburg [ New York ] October 25, 1778 . Was in error in last letter in that British troops that had embarked were not on board ship that sailed.
Mr. F. W. Seward. to Mr. Geofroy Department of State, Washington, September 6, 1864. Sir: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your communication of the 28th ultimo…
Fredericksburg [ New York ] October 24, 1778 . Asks Sullivan to send news of arrival of British fleet to Major General Horatio Gates and to Headquarters.
GENERAL ROSECRANSâ HEADQUARTERS, Iuka, August 29, 1862. With your approval I propose to cover the road to Decatur by the following dispositions:* Eight companies infantry, six cavalry, and a section…
[Translation.] Mr. Geofroy to Mr. Seward.—Received September 2, 1864 [September 2, 1864] A fraudulent shipment of arms destined for Mexico took place at San Francisco at the close of the…
Fredericksburg [ New York ] October 24, 1778 . Informs McDougall that Major General Horatio Gates has been given instructions about proceeding to the danger area.
Washington, August 29, 1862. General ROBERT ALLEN, Chief Quartermaster, Saint Louis, Mo. : Columbus is not in the new Department of the Ohio, and Cairo was not intended to be.…
[Translation.] Mr. Geofroy to Mr. Seward Legation of France to the United States, Washington, August 28, 1864. Sir: The French firm, Brulaton & Co., of New Orleans, remonstrates against a…
Fredericksburg [ New York ] October 24, 1778 . Reports that troops have been ordered eastward. Orders Gates to area threatened by British in the event of a British landing.
[Translation.] Mr. Geofroy to Mr. Seward.—Received August 27, 1864 [August 27, 1864] Recent advices, brought from Mexico to the government of the Emperor, have apprised him that very grave events,…
Fredericksburg [ New York ] October 22, 1778 . Regrets that Thruston must resign from Army.
ROSECRANSâ HEADQUARTERS, Iuka, August 28, 1862. I have a disciplined cavalry regiment only half filled. We are in the presence of the enemy superior in numbers, having a cloud of…
Mr. Seward to Mr. Geofroy Department of State, Washington, August 23, 1864. Sir: With reference to the case of A. Cauvet, which was the subject of your note to this…
Fredericksburg [ New York ] October 22, 1778 . Sends news of departure of British fleet, which is presumably bound for West Indies.
Washington, August 28, 1862. Major-General GRANT, Corinth, Miss.: General Buell asks for re-enforcements. You will give him all the assistance you Can spare. H. W. HALLECK, General-in- Chief. CAIRO, ILL.,…
Fredericksburg [ New York ] October 21, 1778 . Introduces Lieutenant Colonel Mauduit du Plessis, who wishes to leave country.
Mr. Seward to Mr. Geofroy Department of State, Washington, August 5, 1864. Sir: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your note of the 20th ultimo, in regard…
Fredericksburg [ New York ] October 21, 1778 . Asks Stirling to investigate existing “commerce� between enemy and inhabitants of New Jersey.