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George Washington to Goose Van Schaick, October 6, 1778
Fishkill [ New York ] October 6, 1778 . Thanks Van Schaick for removing boats at Kings Ferry.
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William H. Seward to L. de Geofroy, April 30, 1864
Mr. Seward to Mr. Geofroy Department of State, Washington, April 30, 1864. Sir: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your note of the 26th instant, relative to…
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Ulysses S. Grant to L. F. Ross, August 13, 1862
August 13, 1862. way August 13, 1862. Brigadier-General GRANGER, Rienzi: Make adequate provision for cavalry to scout and watch the front of the Third Division at Jacintoâa battalion under a…
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George Washington to Committee of Arrangement from Congress, October 6, 1778
Fishkill [ New York ] October 6, 1778 . Discusses problem of enlisting deserters and prisoners.
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William H. Seward to L. de Geofroy, April 28, 1864
Mr. Seward to Mr. Geofroy Department of State, Washington, April 28, 1864. Sir: Recurring to your note of the 30th ultimo, relative to the proposed increase of duties on imports,…
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Jno. A. Rawlins to J. H. Hammond, August 11, 1862
August 11, 1862. No. 68. Memphis, Tenn., August 11, 1862. The following orders have been received from department headquarters, and are published for the benefit of all concerned : In…
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George Washington to John Sullivan, October 5, 1778
Fishkill [ New York ] October 5, 1778 . Discusses procuring clothing for Sullivan’s men.
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De Geofroy to William H. Seward, April 26, 1864
[Translation.] Mr. Geofroy to Mr. Seward Legation of France to the United States, Washington, April 26, 1864. Sir: Some months since a society was formed in the city of New…
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George Washington to Samuel Smith, October 5, 1778
[ Fishkill, New York ] October 5, 1778 . Regrets that Captain Edward Norwood cannot be reinstated.
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Unknown to Griston Granger, August 11, 1862
August 11, 1862. August 11, 1862. General GRANGER, Rienzi : General Grant says he has information that 800 to 1,000 conscripts and guerrillas rendezvousing about Ripley are raiding up toward…
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William H. Seward to L. de Geofroy, April 22, 1864
Mr. Seward to Mr. Geofroy Department of State, Washington, April 22, 1864. Sir: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of a note of the 17th instant, in regard…
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George Washington to Richard Howell, October 5, 1778
Fishkill [ New York ] October 5, 1778 . Orders Howell to check on rumor that British fleet has sailed in search of French fleet.
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De Geofroy to William H. Seward, April 17, 1864
[Translation.] Mr. Geofroy to Mr. Seward Legation of France to the United States, Washington, April 17, 1864. Sir: The direct importation of brandies and spirits is prohibited at New Orleans…
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George Washington to Otis and Andrews, October 4, 1778
Fishkill [ New York ] October 4, 1778 . Orders Otis and Andrews to supply Major General John Sullivan’s troops with coats.
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William T. Sherman to Andrew Johnson, August 10, 1862
Memphis, Tenn., August 10, 1862. His Excellency Gov. ANDREW JOHNSON, Nashville: Sie: Your esteemed favor of August 1 was handed me yesterday by Mr. Smith, cashier of the Memphis Branch…
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William H. Seward to L. de Geofroy, April 12, 1864
Mr. F. W. Seward to Mr. Geofroy Department of State, Washington, April 12, 1864. Sir: Your note of the 7th instant, on the subject of the arrest and imprisonment of…
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George Washington to Lord (née William Alexander) Stirling, October 4, 1778
[ Fishkill, New York ] October 4, 1778 . Requests daily reports on situation in New Jersey.
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Unknown to John A. McClernand, August 10, 1862
Trenton, Tenn., August 10, 1862. Maj. Gen. Jonn A. MOCLERNAND, Jackson, Tenn.: A large force of mounted men have gathered between here and the Tennessee River and threaten the road…
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William H. Seward to L. de Geofroy, April 9, 1864
Mr. Seward to Mr. Geofroy Department of State, Washington, April 9, 1864. Sir: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your note of the 7th instant, stating that…
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George Washington to Henry Laurens, October 3, 1778
Fishkill [ New York ] October 3, 1778 . Sends information concerning enemy’s movements in New Jersey.