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William L. Dayton to William H. Seward, July 18, 1864
Mr. Dayton to Mr. Seward No. 515.] Paris, July 18, 1864. Sir: Herewith I beg to enclose to you the translation of a note received from M. Drouyn de l’Huys…
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Unknown to Brigadier-General Elliott, July 1, 1862
Rienzi, July 1, 1862. Brigadier-General ELLIOTT, Chief of Staff: Communication just received from Booneville as follows : I have received your order to fall back. I have driven the enemy…
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Alexander Hamilton to Charles Scott, June 27, 1778
[Robins Tavern, near Allentown, New Jersey, June 27, 1778] Sir, This part of the troops marches instantly. We are to join in the Monmouth road one mile this side of…
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William H. Seward to William L. Dayton, July 18, 1864
Mr. Seward to Mr. Dayton No. 611.] Department of State, Washington, July 18, 1864. Sir: I have to acknowledge with much satisfaction the receipt of your despatch of the 1st…
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Unknown to Brigadier-General Asboth, July 1, 1862
July 1, 1862. July 1, 1862â3 p. m. Brigadier-General ASBOTH : GENERAL: Have you not received my dispatches? I have been holding a large force of the enemyâprisoners say ten…
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Alexander Hamilton to George Washington, June 26, 1778
[Robins Tavern, near Allentown, New Jersey, June 26, 1778] 1 Sir, The result of what I have seen and heard concerning the enemy is, that they have incamped with their…
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William H. Seward to William L. Dayton, July 16, 1864
Mr. Seward to Mr. Dayton No. 609.] Department of State, Washington, July 16, 1864. Sir: I have to acknowledge with much appreciation, the receipt of your despatch of the 29th…
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Alexander Hamilton to Marie-Joseph-Paul-Yves-Roch-Gilbert du Motier, marquis de Lafayette, June 25, 1778
[Cranbury Town, New Jersey, June 25, 1778] Sir, We find on our arrival here, 2 that the intelligence received on the road is true. The enemy have all filed off…
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Philip H. Sheridan to Edward Asboth, July 1, 1862
HEADQUARTERS SECOND BRIGADE, CAVALEY DIVISION, July 1, 1862. General ASBOTH, Rienzi: GENERAL: The enemy have ten regiments, under General Chalmers. I am still holding them. I want supports, particularly artillery.…
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William L. Dayton to William H. Seward Secretary of State, July 15, 1864
Mr. Dayton to Mr. Seward No. 512.] Paris, July 15, 1864. Sir: I send you two slips, one cut from Galignani of this morning, and the other from La France,…
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Council of War to George Washington, June 24, 1778
Hopewell Township [ New Jersey ] June 24, 1778 . The council decided against a general action against the British.
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William L. Dayton to William H. Seward Secretary of State, July 14, 1864
Mr. Dayton to Mr. Seward No. 511.] Paris, July 14, 1864. Sir: I have the honor to enclose herewith a translation of a communication just received from the French minister…
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William L. Dayton to William H. Seward, July 13, 1864
[Extract.] Mr. Dayton to Mr. Seward No. 510.] Paris, July 13, 1864. Sir: Your despatch, No. 592, refers to a prior despatch of mine, No. 486, in which I state…
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George Washington to Charles Scott, June 24, 1778
Hopewell Township, New Jersey, June 24, 1778 . Orders Scott to Allentown to harass enemy.
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Unknown to John O. Kelton, June 30, 1862
June 30, 1862. June 30, 1862. Col. J. O. KELTON, Assistant Adjutant-General, Corinth, Miss. : I report the following for the information of the commanding general : Murphyâs brigade left…
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William L. Dayton to William H. Seward Secretary of State, July 13, 1864
Mr. Dayton to Mr. Seward No. 508.] Paris, July 13, 1864, Sir: In answer to your question contained in despatch No. 594, as to whether it is advisable to send…
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George Washington to Philemon Dickinson, June 23, 1778
Hopewell Township near the Baptist Meeting [ New Jersey ] June 23, 1778 . Requests information concerning movements of enemy.
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William H. Seward to William L. Dayton, July 12, 1864
Mr. Seward to Mr. Dayton No. 604.] Department of State, Washington, July 12, 1864 Sir: I have to acknowledge the receipt of your despatch of the 24th ultimo, No. 494,…
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George Washington to Philemon Dickinson, June 22, 1778
Coryells Ferry [ New Jersey ] June 22, 1778 . Acknowledges receipt of Dickinson’s letters. Is sending Colonel Daniel Morgan’s corps to assist Dickinson.
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Unknown to J. C. Kelton, June 30, 1862
June 30, 1862. June 30, 1862. Col. J. C. KELTON, Assistant Adjutant-General, Corinth, Miss. : I have sent a copy of the commanding generalâs dispatch directing the recall of Hamiltonâs…