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William L. Dayton to William H. Seward Secretary of State, June 20, 1864
Mr. Dayton to Mr. Seward No. 492.] Paris, June 20, 1864. Sir: By a despatch sent you by the last steamer, I informed you that a fight was anticipated between…
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George Washington to Josiah Parker, May 29, 1778
Valley Forge, May 29, 1778 . Orders Parker to return to Camp.
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Unknown to Asboth, June 26, 1862
June 26, 1862. June 26, 1862. General ASBOTH : The general commanding directs that you send a regiment of infantry and battery of artillery on the Ripley road as far…
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George Washington to James Innes, May 29, 1778
Valley Forge, May 29, 1778 . Orders Innes to return to Camp.
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William H. Seward to William L. Dayton, June 18, 1864
Mr. Seward to Mr. Dayton No. 585.] Department of State, Washington, June 18, 1864. Sir: With reference to your despatch of the 13th of May, No. 463, inquiring whether the…
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George Washington to Board of General Officers, May 29, 1778
[ Valley Forge ] May 29, 1778 . Submits case of Lieutenant Colonel Pierre Regnier’s rank.
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William H. Seward to William L. Dayton, June 17, 1864
Mr. Seward to Mr. Dayton No. 583.] Department of State, Washington, June 17, 1864. Sir: Your despatch of the 2d instant, No. 479, respecting the proceedings of Mr. de la…
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H. W. Halleok to Corinth, June 26, 1862, June 26, 1862
Corinth, Miss., June 26, 1862. Brigadier-General ROSECRANS, Commanding Army of the Mississippi: GENERAL: General Hurlbut reported last night that the enemy was moving against him at La Grange. Push a…
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William L. Dayton to William H. Seward, June 17, 1864
Mr. Dayton to Mr. Seward No. 491.] Paris, June 17, 1864. Sir: You will, doubtless, have received, before this, notice of the arrival of the Alabama in the port of…
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Alexander Hamilton to John Dixon, May 29, 1778
Head Quarters Valley Forge May 29th 1778 The Commander in chief positively requires all officers, absent from camp, belonging to the Troops of the State of Virginia, except those who…
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J. H. Hammond to Special Orders, } La Fayette, Tenn, June 25, 1862
ORDERS, } HEADQUARTERS FIFTH DIVISION, June 25, 1862. No. 46. La Fayette, June 25, 1862. The division will move to-morrow morning to Moscow.. General Morgan L. Smithâs brigade, in advance,…
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William L. Dayton to William H. Seward Secretary of State, June 13, 1864
Mr. Dayton to Mr. Seward No. 489.] Paris, June 13, 1864. Sir: I have the honor to enclose herewith an original letter received a few days since from certain individuals,…
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George Washington to William Maxwell, May 25, 1778
Valley Forge, May 25, 1778 . Orders Maxwell to secure all available information concerning enemy and to remain in readiness to march.
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William L. Dayton to William H. Seward, June 10, 1864
Mr. Dayton to Mr. Seward No. 486.] Paris, June 10, 1864. Sir: I am just informed, in a private way, that suggestions for another effort are about being made between…
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Jno. A. Rawlins to Special Orders, ' Hpgrs. Dist. Of West Tennessee, June 24, 1862
Memphis, June 24, 1862. Brig. Gen. STEPHEN A. HURLBUT, Commanding Fourth Division, Army of the Tennessee: Iam directed by Major-General Grant to say to you that you can compel all…
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George Washington to Israel Shreve, May 23, 1778
Valley Forge, May 23, 1778 . Discusses case of William Hamet, a Loyalist; disposition of the Jersey drafts; and reinlistment of Lieutenant Jonathan Rhea. Gives instructions in case enemy should…
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William L. Dayton to William H. Seward Secretary of State, June 10, 1864
Mr. Dayton to Mr. Seward No. 485.] Paris, June 10, 1864. Sir: Looking over my despatch of the 8th instant, No. 484, I find that I have neglected to say…
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George Washington to Elias Boudinot, May 23, 1778
[ Valley Forge ] May 23, 1778 . Is pleased with the improved treatment of prisoners by British. Requests Boudinot to come to Camp immediately as there is to be…
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Unknown to Henry W. Halleck, June 24, 1862
Memphis, Tenn., June 24, 1862. – Maj. Gen. H. W. HALLECK, ; â Commanding Department Mississippi, Corinth, Miss. : I arrived here yesterday afternoon after a warm ride of three…
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William H. Seward to William L. Dayton, June 8, 1864
Mr. Seward to Mr. Dayton No. 573.] Department of State, Washington, June 8, 1864. Sir: Referring to my instructions of the 23d ultimo, No. 557, and to its accompaniments relative…