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George Washington to William Smallwood, May 22, 1778
Valley Forge, May 22–23, 1778 . Orders removal of stores from the Elk and urges Smallwood to be on continual guard against enemy. In postscript states the enemy is preparing…
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William L. Dayton to William H. Seward Secretary of State, June 8, 1864
Mr. Dayton to Mr. Seward No. 484.] Paris, June 8, 1864. Sir: In a recent despatch, No. 467, I informed you that Mr. Drouyn de l’Huys had assured me that…
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William T. Sherman to Hurlbut, June 23, 1862
June 23, 1862. June 23, 1862. General ASBOTH, Rienzi, Miss. : You are informed by mail to-day that General Davisâ division was at Jacinto and a regiment and battery ordered…
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George Washington to William Smallwood, May 19, 1778
Valley Forge, May 19, 1778 . Discusses crimes and court-martial of Jetson, a Loyalist. Denies request to send flour to supporters of Revolution in Philadelphia.
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George Washington to Marie-Joseph-Paul-Yves-Roch-Gilbert du Motier, marquis de Lafayette, May 18, 1778
[ Valley Forge ] May 18, 1778 . Sends instructions.
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William L. Dayton to William H. Seward Secretary of State, June 3, 1864
[Extract.] Mr. Dayton to Mr. Seward No. 480.] Paris, June 3, 1864. Sir: I yesterday communicated to Mr. Drouyn de l’Huys the contents of your despatch, No. 551, in reference…
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Unknown to Henry W. Halleck, June 23, 1862
June 23, 1862. June 23, 1862. Major-General HALLECK, Corinth, Miss. : Your dispatch just received ; will be advised at once. A regiment and battery will be sent to take…
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George Washington to Nathanael Greene, May 17, 1778
[ Valley Forge ] May 17, 1778 . Instructs Greene to prepare for possible movement of Army and to set up magazines along routes to North River.
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William L. Dayton to William H. Seward Secretary of State, June 2, 1864
Mr. Dayton to Mr. Seward No. 479.] Paris, June 2, 1864. Sir: Mr. John de la Montagnie, consul at Nantes, informs me that the government has censured him for not…
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George Washington to Ezekiel Cheever, May 17, 1778
Valley Forge, May 17, 1778 . Instructs Cheever to rush forward arms that are en route from Springfield, Massachusetts, to Lebanon, Pennsylvania.
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Unknown to Lew Wallace, June 22, 1862
Camp, Jackson, June 22, 1862. Maj. Gen. LEW. WALLACE, Memphis : It is desirable that you should send your dispatches in future directly to me. What are General Shermanâs men…
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Alexander Hamilton to Daniel Morgan, May 17, 1778
[Valley Forge, May 17, 1778] Sir, His Excellency is sending a considerable detachment towards the enemy’s lines, which will march tomorrow morning. He desires you to select 50 men of…
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George Washington to James Mease, May 16, 1778
Valley Forge, May 16, 1778 . Orders Mease to Camp.
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C. T. Hotchkiss to Henry W. Halleck, June 22, 1862
June 22, 1862. June 22, 1862. Major-General HALLEOK, Oorinth, Miss. : Your dispatch received. Davisâ division has been ordered to proceed to Jacinto with instructions to look for and cover…
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William H. Seward to William L. Dayton, June 1, 1864
Mr. Seward to Mr. Dayton No. 571.] Department of State, Washington, June 1, 1864. Sir: I have received your despatch of the 16th ultimo, No. 468, and your proceeding relative…
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George Washington to Philip Schuyler, May 15, 1778
Valley Forge, May 15, 1778 . Discusses Indian relations. Asks Schuyler to stop Lieutenant Colonel Jean Baptiste Gouvion and his party of Indians before they start for Camp. Presents arguments…
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George Washington to Morgan Connor, May 12, 1778
Valley Forge, May 12, 1778 . Discusses courts-martial.
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Unknown to J. C. Kelton, June 22, 1862
June 22, 1862. Col. J. C. KELTON, Assistant Adjutant-General, Corinth, Miss. : We have all available cavalry on our front now covering the are southwest around to east of us,…
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William H. Seward to William L. Dayton, May 31, 1864
Mr. Seward to Mr. Dayton No. 567.] Department of State, Washington, May 31, 1864. Sir: With reference to the case of Mr. Mansfield, United States consul at Tabasco, respecting whose…
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George Washington to Thomas, Jr Wharton, May 11, 1778
[ Valley Forge ] May 11, 1778 . Is disappointed that so few militiamen are available. Asks that a plan be devised to keep the militia in constant readiness for…