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Unknown to Nathaniel P. Banks, May 24, 1862
May 24, 1862. May 24, 1862—2.6 a. m. Maj. Gen. N. P. BANKS, Strasburg : Arrangements are making to send you ample re-enforcements. Do not give up the ship before…
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William H. Seward to William L. Dayton, December 17, 1863
Mr. Seward to Mr Dayton No. 446.] Department of State, Washington, December 17, 1863. Sir: I recur to your despatch of November 27, No. 379. I am authorized to approve…
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Alexander Hamilton to George Washington, January 29, 1778
[Valley Forge, before January 29, 1778] 1 There are still existing in the army so many abuses absolutely contrary to the military constitution, that, without a speedy stop is put…
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William H. Seward to William L. Dayton, December 15, 1863
[Extracts.] Mr. Seward to Mr. Dayton No. 445.] Department of State, Washington, December 15, 1863. Sir: The Canada’s mails arrive at the latest hour available for reply. I hasten to…
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Nicholas Fish to Alexander Hamilton, January 22, 1778
Valley Forge, January 22, 1778 . Requests written discharge for Captain Barent J. Ten Eyck, Second New York Regiment. 2
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Nathaniel P. Banks to Edwin M. Stanton, May 22, 1862
Strasburg, Va., May 22, 1862. Siz: The return of the rebel forces of General Jackson to the valley, after his forced march against Generals Milroy and Schenck, increases my anxiety…
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William L. Dayton to William H. Seward Secretary of State, December 11, 1863
Mr. Dayton to Mr. Seward No. 384.] Paris, December 11, 1863. Sir: I have not written my usual despatches to your department during the past week on account of a…
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George Clinton to Alexander Hamilton, December 28, 1777
Poughkeepsie [New York] 28th. Decr. 1777. Dear Sir, I was favoured with the Receipt of your Letter of the 22d Instant some Days since and returned a short Answer to…
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Unknown to Nathaniel P. Banks, May 21, 1862
May 21, 1862. May 21, 1862. Major-General BANKS, Strasburg: Please report immediately the number and position of the force in your command, and whether any, and what, of Colonel Miles’…
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Edward Stevens to Alexander Hamilton, December 23, 1777
Edinburgh Decem: 23rd. 1777 My Dear Hamilton Tho’ I have written you so repeatedly since my Arrival in Scotland, without having ever received an Answer, and ‘tho’ I am, at…
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William L. Dayton to William H. Seward Secretary of State, December 4, 1863
Mr. Dayton to Mr. Seward No. 383.] Paris, December 4, 1863. Sir: Mr. Drouyn de l’Huys, in the course of conversation yesterday, stated a fact which it is well, perhaps,…
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William L. Dayton to William H. Seward, November 27, 1863
Mr. Dayton to Mr. Seward No. 380.] Paris, November 27, 1863. Sir: In the course of my conversation with Mr. Drouyn de l’Huys yesterday, I referred briefly to what he…
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George Clinton to Alexander Hamilton, December 22, 1777
[ December 22–23, 1777 . On December 28 Clinton wrote to Hamilton : “I was favoured with the Receipt of your Letter of the 22d Instant some Days since and…
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Unknown to Edwin M. Stanton, May 18, 1862
May 18, 1862. No indications of infantry in the valley. Colonel De Forest, with detachment of Fifth New York Cavalry, encountered two companies rebel cavalry this morning and drove them…
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William L. Dayton to William H. Seward Secretary of State, November 27, 1863
Mr. Dayton to Mr. Seward No. 379.] Paris, November 27, 1863. Sir: I yesterday saw Mr. Drouyn de l’Huys for the first time within the last fortnight. His absence from…
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Alexander Hamilton to George Clinton, December 22, 1777
Peekskill, [New York] Decr. 22d. 1777 Dear Sir, During my stay in this place, I have received intimations that certain officers high in command in this quarter have been guilty…
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William L. Dayton to William H. Seward, November 19, 1863
Mr. Dayton to Mr. Seward No. 378.] Paris, November 19, 1863. Sir: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your despatch No. 425; and so likewise your despatch…
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Hugh Knox to Alexander Hamilton, December 10, 1777
St Croix Decr. 10th. 1777 Dear Hamilton The fine, impartial, laconic & highly descriptive account you favour’d me with of the last Years Campain, in your letter of March last,…
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George Washington to Alexander Hamilton, November 15, 1777
Head Quarters [Whitemarsh, Pennsylvania] 15th. Novemr. 1777 Dear Sir I have duly received your several favours from the time you left me to that of the 12th. inst. I approve…
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A. Moor to G. M. Bascom, May 16, 1862
HEADQUARTERS SECOND PROVISIONAL BRIGADE, Frenchville, May 16, 1862. Srm: I have the honor to report that at 12 o’clock yesterday I received the general’s letter, with instructions to send detachments…