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17,141 lettersCorinth, August 9, 1862. Maj. Gen. H. W. HALLEOK, General-in- Chief of the Army, Washington, D. O.: I address you direct, no order yet being received announcing your staff, and…
Fishkill [ New York ] October 3, 1778 . Discusses problem of supplies for expedition against Canada.
[Translation.] Mr. Geofroy to Mr. Seward Legation of France to the United States, Washington, April 7, 1864. Sir: About the end of December and beginning of January last, two bands,…
August 7, 1862. No. 66. } Memphis, Tenn., August 7, 1862. I. The general commanding announces with shame and mortification that he has discovered a case of bribery in one…
Fishkill [ New York ] October 2, 1778 . Orders shoes, stockings, and blankets for Army.
Memphis, August 7, 1862. Captain FITcH, Assistant Quartermaster, Memphis, Tenn.: Sim: The duties devolving on the quartermaster of this post, in addition to his legitimate functions, are very important and…
Fishkill [ New York ] October 2, 1778 . Orders repair of road from Bulls Iron Works to Litchfield.
Mr. Seward to Mr. Geofroy Department of State, Washington, April 6, 1864. Sir: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your note of the 30th ultimo, setting forth…
Fishkill [ New York ] October 2, 1778 . Sends news of enemy’s movements in New Jersey. Regrets that no reinforcements can be sent to Boston.
Jackson, Tenn., August 7, 1862. General Ross, Bolivar: General Logan is mistaken in telegraphing you that the order for the relief of Lawlerâs brigade by sending the Twentieth and Twenty-ninth…
[Translation.] Mr. Geofroy to Mr. Seward Legation of France to the United States, Washington, April 3, 1864. Sir: As I have the honor to inform you, I have transmitted to…
Fredericksburg [ New York ] September 30, 1778 . Sends news of enemy’s movements in New Jersey.
Mr. Seward to Mr. Geofroy Department of State, Washington, April 2, 1864. Sir: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your note of the 29th ultimo, informing me…
August 6, 1862. August 6, 1862. General MorGaAn, Tuscumbia: You will seize all cotton in the name of United States Government; give receipts of division quartermasters to the owners or…
Fredericksburg [ New York ] September 29, 1778 . Reports that De Vienne’s request for a furlough has been sent to Continental Congress.
[Translation.] Mr. Geofroy to Mr. Seward Legation of France to the United States, Washington, March 30, 1864. Sir: The rumor has been already some time spread abroad that a fresh…
Fredericksburg [ New York ] September 29, 1778 . Introduces Brigadier General Du Portail who is to examine the fortifications at Boston.
August 6, 1862. August 6, 1862. Col. J. K. MIZNER, Tuscumbia : Your orders to cover the railroad line indicated points of station as recommended by General Thomas, but you…
[Fredericksburg, New York, September 29, 1778] Sir In answer to your favor of this morning, His Excellency desires me to inform you, that the matter in question between the officers…
Brownsville, Tenn., August 6, 1862. Brig. Gen. JOHN A. LOGAN, Commanding First Division : GENERAL: I have to report the receipt of Special Orders, No. 214, and also of an…