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William H. Seward to William L. Dayton, September 26, 1864
Mr. F. W. Seward to Mr. Dayton No. 668.] Department of State, Washington, September 26, 1864. Sir: I have received your despatch of the 9th instant, No. 536, which reates…
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J. H. Hammond, July 7, 1862
ORDERS, } HEADQUARTERS, July 7, 1862. No. 49. Moscow, July 7, 1862. Stealing, robbery, and pillage has become so common in this army that it is a disgrace to any…
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Alexander Hamilton to James Clinton, August 1, 1778
Head Qrs White plains [New York] Augt 1st 1778 Sir The General has received a letter written by Mr Erskine 2 by your desire at half past Nine oClock this…
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William H. Seward to William L. Dayton, September 24, 1864
Mr. F. W. Seward to Mr. Dayton No. 663.] Department of State, Washington, September 24, 1864. Sir: I have received a despatch of the 5th instant from the United States…
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Louis Le Bègue Du Portail to Alexander Hamilton, July 1, 1778
[ July–November, 1778 .] Asks Hamilton to assist the Chevalier de Villefranche. 2
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Henry W. Halleck to Superintendents Office, July 7, 1862
Corinth, July 7, 1862. Hon. E. M. Stanton, Secretary of War: Sm: I inclose herewith a copy of a report of Brigadier-General McPherson, superintendent of railroads, from which it will…
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Acting Secretary to William L. Dayton, September 24, 1864
Mr. F. W. Seward to Mr. Dayton No. 662.] Department of State, Washington, September 24, 1864. Sir: I have to acknowledge the receipt of your despatch of the 9th of…
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George Washington to James Clinton, July 31, 1778
White Plains [ New York ] July 31, 1778 . Instructs Clinton to move to Kings Bridge in order to gain information about unfriendly inhabitants in area and to protect…
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Henry W. Halleck to West Tenn. And Northern Miss. Cuar. Xxix, July 7, 1862
Oorinth, July 7, 1862. Hon. EH. M. STANTON, Secretary of War, Washington : Srm: Since the Kansas troops entered this department their march has been marked by robbery, theft, pillage,…
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Alexander Hamilton to Commissary of Clothing from the State of Virginia, July 30, 1778
Head Quarters White Plains [New York] July 30th. 1778 Sir, His Excellency is informed, that there is a quantity of state-cloathing coming on under your direction for the use of…
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William H. Seward to William L. Dayton, September 20, 1864
Mr. Seward to Mr. Dayton No. 660.] Department of State, Washington, September 20, 1864. Sir: I have received your despatch of the 25th of August, No. 529, and it is…
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George Washington to Marie-Joseph-Paul-Yves-Roch-Gilbert du Motier, marquis de Lafayette, July 27, 1778
White Plains [ New York ] July 27, 1778 . Introduces Major General Nathanael Greene who is to cooperate with Lafayette in campaign against Rhode Island.
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W. L. Elliott to Rosecrans reports a strong demonstration of the enemy in, July 6, 1862
July 6, 1862. July 6, 1862. General GORDON GRANGER, Comdg. Cavalry Division, Army of the Mississippi : GENERAL: The general commanding directs that you inform Colonel Sheridan of the subject…
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William H. Seward to William L. Dayton, September 19, 1864
Mr. Seward to Mr. Dayton No. 653.] Department of State, Washington, September 19, 1864. Sir: I have received your despatch of the 1st of September, No. 532, together with the…
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George Washington to Henry Laurens, July 26, 1778
White Plains [ New York ] July 26, 1778 . Regrets Baron von Steuben finds it necessary to resign.
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William H. Seward to William L. Dayton, September 17, 1864
Mr. Seward to Mr. Dayton No. 652.] Department of State, Washington, September 17, 1864. Sir: I have to acknowledge the receipt of your despatch of the 19th of August, No.…
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Unknown to Henry W. Halleck, July 6, 1862
Washington City, D. C., July 6, 1862. Major-General HALLECE, Corinth, Miss. : My Dear Sir: This introduces Gov. William Sprague, of Rhode Island. He is now Governor for the third…
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Alexander Hamilton to Elias Boudinot, July 26, 1778
Head Quarters [White Plains, New York] July 26th. 1778 Dr. Sir, I have had the pleasure of receiving your favour of the  1 instant. Baron Steuben will do me…
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Alexander Hamilton to George Washington, July 23, 1778
Newark [New Jersey] July 23rd. One oclock [1778] Sir, I wrote to your Excellency the evening of the 20th. by Major Neville. I remained in the neighbourhood of Black Point…
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William H. Seward to William L. Dayton, September 15, 1864
Mr. Seward to Mr. Dayton No. 649.] Department of State, Washington, September 15, 1864. Sir: I have to acknowledge the receipt of your despatch of the 23d ultimo, No. 526,…