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Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry, March 5, 1778
Head Quarters [Valley Forge] March 5th 1778 Sir, It gives me pleasure to inform you that Mr Boudinotte 2 has been able to effect your exchange for a Doctor Mentzes.…
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Unknown to Franz Sigel, June 4, 1862
Mount Jackson, June 4, 1862. The pursuit of the enemy was continued to-day, and their rear again engaged. The rebels attempted to destroy all the bridges, and suc- * Foregoing…
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George Clinton to Alexander Hamilton, March 5, 1778
Poughkeepsie [New York] 5th March 1778. Dear Sir, I have received your Favour of the 13th Feb’y last. Your other Letter has not reached me. I am so Circumstanced at…
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William L. Dayton to William H. Seward Secretary of State, February 19, 1864
Mr. Dayton to Mr. Seward No. 424.] Paris, February 19, 1864. Sir: I yesterday communicated to Mr. Drouyn de l’Huys the contents of your despatch No. 468, and I did…
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Unknown, June 2, 1862
Oamp by Woodstock, Va., June 2, 1862. The enemy was pressed by our advance this morning until about 10 o’clock, when he made a determined stand of an hour. He…
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George Washington to Pennsylvania Navy Board, March 2, 1778
Valley Forge, March 2, 1778 . Advises that the stores be removed from the galleys and the ships sunk.
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William L. Dayton to William H. Seward, February 15, 1864
Mr. Dayton to Mr. Seward No. 422.] Paris, February 15, 1864. Sir: A printed copy of the diplomatic correspondence of last year has reached me. I do not see that…
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William L. Dayton to William H. Seward, February 14, 1864
[Extracts.] Mr. Dayton to Mr. Seward No. 421.] Paris, February 14, 1864. Sir: My confidential despatch, No. 405, informed you that Mr. Annan, of Bordeaux, had introduced an amendment to…
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Alexander Hamilton to Henry E Lutterloh, February 1, 1778
[Valley Forge, February, 1778] Dr. Sir You are hereby Authorised by order of His Excellency General Washington to impress any number of Waggons you stand in need of in the…
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Unknown to Edwin McMasters Stanton, June 1, 1862
Near Strasburg, June 1, 1862. Your telegram of this date received at 5 oâclock. The skirmish of this morning was confined to infantry and artillery of our advance and lasted…
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William H. Seward to William L. Dayton, February 13, 1864
Mr. Seward to Mr. Dayton No. 481.] Department of State, Washington, February 13, 1864. I have already let you know that Congress and the people of this country are very…
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George Washington to Officers Wanted and Proportioned to the Several States, February 1, 1778
[ Valley Forge ] February, 1778 . Heading reads: “In the present arrangement of the Army, there will be wanted 11 Major Generals & 25 Brigadiers. 3 Maj: Generals to…
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William H. Seward to William L. Dayton, February 12, 1864
Mr. Seward to Mr. Dayton No. 479.] Department of State, Washington, February 12, 1864. Sir: Referring to my previous despatches, Nos. 461, 465, 472, and 478, which relate to the…
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Unknown, June 1, 1862
HEADQUARTERS, Five miles from Strasburg, June 1, 1862. Our advance reached this point last night; became engaged this morning. Main body reached here at 10 a, m. to-day. Advance is…
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George Washington to Committee of Congress, February 28, 1778
[ Valley Forge ] March 1, 1778 . 2 States that inadequacies of armorer’s department will soon result in a shortage of arms for the Army.
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William L. Dayton to William H. Seward Secretary of State, February 11, 1864
Mr. Dayton to Mr. Seward No. 420.] Paris, February 11, 1864. Sir: My despatch to Mr. Drouyn de l’Huys, of February 2, notifying him that, should the Rappahannock be permitted,…
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Unknown to Abraham Lincoln, May 31, 1862
Wardensville, May 31, 1862. Your telegram of 31st [30th?] received. Main column at this place. Roads heavy and weather terrible. Heavy storm of rain most of yesterday and all last…
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William H. Seward to William L. Dayton, February 10, 1864
Mr. Seward to Mr. Dayton No. 478.] Department of State, Washington, February 10, 1864. Sir: Referring to my communication of the 8th instant, No. 472, respecting the imprisonment of J.…
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George Washington to Jonas Symonds, February 28, 1778
Valley Forge, February 28, 1778 . Instructs Symonds to act under Brigadier General Anthony Wayne’s orders.
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Unknown to Edwin M. Stanton, May 30, 1862
May 30, 1862. May 30, 1862. Colonel Latham, with a detachment of the Second Virginia, and a company of Connecticut Cavalry, under Captain Fish, who were sent to Saverâs River,…