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William H. Seward to William L. Dayton, March 3, 1864
Mr. Seward to Mr. Dayton No. 498.] Department of State, Washington, March 3, 1864. Sir: Your despatch of February 11, No. 420, has been received, together with a copy of…
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Unknown to Abraham Lincoln, June 14, 1862
Mount Jackson, June 14, 1862. I suggest for the consideration of the President that the condition of affairs here imperatively requires that some position be immediately made strong enough to…
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George Washington to Henry Laurens, March 16, 1778
Valley Forge, March 16, 1778 . States that command of Forts Montgomery and Clinton should be placed under general command of the Highlands. Has appointed Major General Alexander McDougall to…
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William H. Seward to William L. Dayton, March 2, 1864
Mr. Seward to Mr. Dayton No. 496.] Department of State, Washington, March 2, 1864. Sir: Your despatch of February 6, No. 418, has been received, together with a copy of…
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Unknown to Abraham Lincoln, June 13, 1862
HEADQUARTERS MOUNTAIN DEPARTMENT, Mount Jackson, June 13, 1862. I think General Shields’ position at Luray very much exposed. If you will direct him to join me here I will cover…
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George Washington to William Heath, March 14, 1778
Valley Forge, March 14, 1778 . Instructs Heath to demand liberation of Daniel Hiester and the return of Hiester’s papers and effects.
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Unknown to Abraham Lincoln, June 12, 1862
Mount Jackson, Va., June 12, 1862. I arrived at this place to-day. My officers have been so much engaged with marching duties since the battle of the 8th, at Cross…
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William H. Seward to William L. Dayton, February 27, 1864
Mr. Seward to Mr. Dayton No. 493.] Department of State, Washington, February 27, 1864. Sir: I have to acknowledge the receipt of your despatch of the 5th instant, No. 416,…
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Alexander Hamilton to George Clinton, March 12, 1778
Head Quarters [Valley Forge] March 12th 1778. Sir, Capt. Coleman 1 delivered me your two letters of the 5th & 6th, 2 instant. The pleasure, I have, in corresponding with…
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Unknown, June 12, 1862
HEADQUARTERS IN THE FIELD, Mount Jackson, June 12, 1862. Upon intelligence of General Shieids’ defeat and withdrawal toward Richmond I retired upon this place, which is a defensible and good…
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William L. Dayton to William H. Seward Secretary of State, February 26, 1864
Mr. Dayton to Mr. Seward No. 425.] Paris, February 26, 1864. Sir: I have just learned from our consular agents at Calais and Brest that the adoption of the “English…
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George Washington to William Howe, March 9, 1778
[ Valley Forge ] March 9, 1778 . Asks that meeting of commissioners for the exchange of prisoners be delayed until March 31, 1778. Is disturbed that, although Major General…
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Unknown, June 10, 1862
Port Republic, June 10, 1862. The officer sent with a detachment of cavalry to open communication with General Shields returned at 3 o’clock this morning, having found the troops on…
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George Clinton to Alexander Hamilton, March 6, 1778
[ Poughkeepsie, New York, March 6, 1778 . On March 12, 1778, Hamilton wrote to Clinton : “Capt. Coleman delivered me your two letters of the 5th & 6th, instant.â€�…
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Unknown to Joseph E. Johnston, June 9, 1862
Port Republic, June 9, 1862. (Received June 12, 8 a. m.) There was no collision with the enemy after dark last night. This morning we resumed the march against him,…
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George Washington to Warham Parks, March 5, 1778
[ Valley Forge ] March 5, 1778 . Urges Parks to remain in service in spite of temporary disability.
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Adjutant-General to John C. Frémont, June 8, 1862
WAB DEPARTMENT, ADJT. GEN.âS OFFICE, i Washington, June 8, 1862. Maj. Gen. JoHN C. FrEmONT, U.S. A., Commanding Mountain Department, Mount Pleasant, Va.: GENERAL: I inclose herewith for your information…
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William H. Seward to William L. Dayton, February 25, 1864
Mr. Seward to Mr. Dayton No. 489.] Department of State, Washington, February 25, 1864. Sir: Your despatch of the 5th instant, No. 413, relative to the imprisonment and cruel treatment…
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William H. Seward to William L. Dayton, February 24, 1864
Mr. Seward to Mr. Dayton No. 485.] Department of State, Washington, February 24, 1864. Sir: Recurring to that part of your despatch of the 26th ultimo, No. 406, which relates…
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Unknown, June 7, 1862
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. HUMBOLDT MILITARY DISTRICT, June 7, 1862. No. 68. Fort Humboldt, June 7, 1862. I. Captain Douglas, Second Infantry California Volunteers, will proceed immediately to Fort Lyon,…