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George Washington to Israel Putnam, February 8, 1778
[ Valley Forge ] February 8, 1778 . Asks Putnam to send return of Connecticut troops to Jonathan Trumbull.
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Unknown to Edwin M. Stanton, May 24, 1862
May 24, 1862. : Near Rectortown, Va., May 24, 1862. Captain Gillinghamâs company, of the First Maryland, being attacked at Linden by 200 cavalry and two pieces of artillery, fell…
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William L. Dayton to William H. Seward Secretary of State, January 2, 1864
Mr. Dayton to Mr. Seward No. 396.] Paris, January 2, 1864. Sir: You have probably seen the within correspondence between Mr. Davis and the Pope before this; but as it…
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George Washington to John Nixon, February 8, 1778
[ Valley Forge ] February 8, 1778 . Asks Nixon to send return of Connecticut troops to Jonathan Trumbull.
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William L. Dayton to William H. Seward Secretary of State, January 1, 1864
Mr. Dayton to Mr. Seward No. 395.] Paris, January 1, 1864. Sir: I have just returned from the palace. The Emperor had, to-day, the usual reception of the diplomatic corps,…
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Unknown to Henry W. Halleck, June 12, 1862
Winchester, June 12, 1862. My dispatch has been evidently misunderstood by you. I have never thought of falling back, but am exerting all my power to advance my command night…
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George Washington to Henry Champion, February 7, 1778
[ Valley Forge ] February 7, 1778 . Discusses Army’s need for meat. Instructs Champion to purchase all that is available. Has directed Major General Israel Putnam to use salt…
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William L. Dayton to William H. Seward Secretary of State, December 31, 1863
[Extract.] Mr. Dayton to Mr. Seward No. 394.] Paris, December 31, 1863. Sir: * * * * * * * * Your despatch No. 445 apprises me of the fact…
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Alexander Hamilton to John Hazelwood, February 5, 1778
Head Quarters Valley forge February 5th 1778 Sir, It is his Excellency’s desire, that you have all the public boats below the falls, 2 removed as expeditiously as possible to…
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Lorenzo Thomas to Nathaniel P. Banks, May 31, 1862
May 31, 1862. [May 31, 1862. Sir: In pursuance of orders from the War Department, Col. John R. Kenly, commanding First Maryland Volunteers, was sent on the 16th day of…
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George Washington to Thomas Bond, February 3, 1778
Valley Forge, February 3, 1778 . Refuses Bond’s request that Bond’s father be permitted to visit in territory held by enemy.
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George Washington to William Livingston, February 2, 1778
[ Valley Forge ] February 2, 1778. Discusses detection of plot to assassinate Livingston.
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William L. Dayton to William H. Seward Secretary of State, December 25, 1863
Mr. Dayton to Mr. Seward No. 393.] Paris, December 25, 1863. Sir: My despatch No. 387 encloses to you a copy of a note recently sent to Mr. Drouyn de…
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Unknown to Edwin M. Stanton, May 25, 1862
May 25, 1862. All communication is cut off. We know not what has occurred at Harper’s Ferry, Sc. A prisoner captured this p. m. says the rebel force in our…
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Alexander Scammell to Alexander Hamilton, January 1, 1778
[Valley Forge, January, 1778] Dear Sir, Enclosed 2 is the remaining part of the Instructions first given to the Officers superintending Hospitals when the[y] were sent off, which I forgot…
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William L. Dayton to William H. Seward Secretary of State, December 21, 1863
Mr. Dayton to Mr. Seward No. 387.] Paris, December 21, 1863. Sir: I have the honor to send you herewith a copy of a communication just made to M. Drouyn…
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Alexander Hamilton to George Washington, January 29, 1778
[ Valley Forge ] January 29, 1778. Receipt for payment of $100 by Washington to Hamilton for Hamilton’s expenses at Morristown.
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William H. Seward to William L. Dayton, December 21, 1863
Mr. Seward to Mr. Dayton No. 448.] Department of State, Washington, December 21, 1863. Sir: Your despatch of December 4, No. 383, has been received. You will express to M.…
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George Washington to Committee of Congress with the Army, January 29, 1778
[ Valley Forge, January 29, 1778 .] Discusses proposed changes in military establishment. Submits questions concerning foreign officers, use of Indians to fight British, Colonel Daniel Morgan’s Riflemen, use of…
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William H. Seward to William L. Dayton, December 20, 1863
Mr. Seward to Mr. Dayton No. 447.] Department of State, Washington, December 20, 1863. Sir: Your despatch of December 4 (No. 382) has been received. Your proceedings in the case…