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George Washington to Major and Brigadier Generals, October 14, 1778
Fredericksburg [ New York ] October 14, 1778 . Asks for opinions on winter quarters for Army.
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De Geofroy to William H. Seward, June 22, 1864
[Translation.] Mr. Geofroy to Mr. Seward Legation of France to the United States, Washington, June 22, 1864. Sir: I have received the note which you did me the honor to…
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George Washington to Eleazer Oswald, October 14, 1778
Fredericksburg [ New York ] October 14, 1778 . Discusses Oswald’s rank and regrets Oswald’s decision to resign.
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William H. Seward to L. de Geofroy, June 22, 1864
Mr. Seward to Mr. Geofroy Department of State, Washington, June 22, 1864. Sir: Referring to your note of the 26th of April last, and to my replies of the 30th…
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George Washington to Charles Henri Hector, comte d’ Estaing, October 13, 1778
Fredericksburg [ New York ] October 13, 1778 . Sends British account of naval battle in which Comte d’Orvilliers commanded French fleet. Reports that English fleet is still at “the…
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C. Goddard to H. W. Halleok, August 16, 1862
SPECIAL ORDERS, } HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE MISSISSIPPI, August 16, 1862. IX. The movement of troops directed by Paragraph I, Special Orders, No. 211, from these headquarters, will be deferred.…
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William H. Seward to L. de Geofroy, June 21, 1864
Mr. Seward to Mr. Geofroy Department of State, Washington, June 21, 1864. Sir: With reference to the memorandum, without date, relative to an alleged traffic in articles contraband of war,…
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Henry Knox to Alexander Hamilton, October 12, 1778
[ Fredericksburg, New York ] October 12, 1778 . States desire of Captain-Lieutenant Daniel Gano, Second Continental Artillery, to resign.
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C. Goddard to Cuar. Xxix.] Correspondence, Etc.union. 175, August 15, 1862
SPECIAL ORDERS, } HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE MISSISSIPPI, August 15, 1862. I, The Second Division will proceed to relieve the troops of First and Fourth Divisions now guarding the Memphis…
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William H. Seward to L. de Geofroy, June 8, 1864
Mr. Seward to Mr. Geofroy Department of State, Washington, June 8, 1864. Sir: With reference to your communication of the 2d of March last, respecting the case of A. Cauvet,…
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George Washington to Horatio Gates, October 11, 1778
Fredericksburg [ New York ] October 11, 1778 . Thanks Gates for intelligence concerning sailing of British fleet.
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George Washington to George Measam, October 9, 1778
Fredericksburg [ New York ] October 9, 1778 . Asks that clothing be repacked and delivered immediately.
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William H. Seward to L. de Geofroy, May 28, 1864
Mr. Seward to Mr. Geofroy Department of State, Washington, May 28, 1864. Sir: On the 30th of April last I had the honor to receive your note, written on the…
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William T. Sherman to Cuap, Xxix.] Correspondence, Etc.union. 173, August 14, 1862
August 14, 1862. August 14, 1862. Major-General GRANT, Corinth : The following dispatch has been received by General Granger fromâ Colonel Sheridan has returned. Captured 4 secesh, also 300 head…
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Alexander Hamilton to John Bigelow, October 9, 1778
Head Quarters Fredericksburgh [New York] October 9th. 1778 Sir, By His Excellency’s command, I am to request, you will immediately furnish him with an exact return of all the cloaths…
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Edmond Geofroy to William H. Seward, May 27, 1864
[Translation.] Mr. Geofroy to Mr. Seward.—Received May 27, 1864 [May 27, 1864] It seems that Brownsville, on the Rio Grande, is the very active centre of a traffic in articles…
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George Washington to Baron De Kalb, October 8, 1778
[ Fishkill, New York ] October 8, 1778 . States that “the former directions given you respecting the objects of your division and the conduct you are to observe with…
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Henri Mercier de Geofroy to William H. Seward, May 26, 1864
[Translation.] Mr. Geofroy to Mr. Seward.— Received May 26, 1864 Legation of France to the United States. [May 26, 1864] Mr. de Geofroy presents his compliments to Mr* Seward, and…
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J. H. Hammond to Benjamin Grierson, August 13, 1862
August 13, 1862. No. 177. } Memphis, August 13, 1862. Colonel Grierson, Sixth Illinois Cavalry, will detail a force of 150 good men, well mounted, armed, and equipped, and provided…
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George Washington to Horatio Gates, October 7, 1778
[ Fishkill, New York ] October 7, 1778 . Discusses probable British moves. Instructs Gates to repair certain roads to the eastward.