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Unknown to Charles W. Field, May 5, 1862
HEADQUARTERS OF THE BRIGADE, Camp near Falmouth, Va., May 5, 1862. Respectfully forwarded. The conduct of the officers and men of this regiment during the day was commendable for enterprise…
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George Washington to Philemon Dickinson, September 14, 1777
Near Germantown [ Pennsylvania ] September 14, 1777. Forwards to Dickinson steps taken to counteract the enemy in New Jersey. Is confident of Dickinson’s cooperation and assistance.
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William H. Seward to J. Hume Burnley, October 10, 1864
Mr. Seward to Mr. Burnley. Department of State, Washington, October 10, 1864. Sir: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your note of the 28th ultimo, in relation…
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Hume Burnley to William H. Seward, October 9, 1864
Mr. Burnley to Mr. Seward. Washington, October 9, 1864. Sir: With reference to your note of the 13th ultimo, relative to the steamer Mary, and her supposed connexion with the…
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Hume Burnley to William H. Seward, October 7, 1864
Mr. Burnley to Mr. Seward. Washington, October 7,1864. Sir: With reference to your note of the 15th August, with its enclosure from the Secretary of the Treasury to my note…
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George Washington to William Maxwell, September 5, 1777
Wilmington [ Delaware ] September 5, 1777. Asks if Maxwell is prepared to make a secret foray against enemy. Gives instructions concerning proper guides and return route.
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J. Kilpatrick to George B. McClellan, April 19, 1862
HEADQUARTERS HARRIS LIGHT CAVALRY, Camp near Falmouth, Va., April 19, 1862. GENERAL: I have the honor to report that my advance guard, under Captain B. E. F. Cooke, Company B,…
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William H. Seward to J. Hume Burnley, October 6, 1864
Mr. Seward to Mr. Burnley. Department of State, Washington, October 6, 1864. Sir: Information has been received at this department that the agents of the insurgent enemies of the United…
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George Washington to Christopher Ludowick, September 5, 1777
Wilmington [ Delaware ] September 5, 1777. Orders Ludowick to Camp by way of Pittstown and Coryells Ferry. Asks Ludowick to send bread from these places to Camp, and to…
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Hume Burnley to William H. Seward, October 6, 1864
Mr. Burnley to Mr. Seward. Washington, October 6, 1864. Sir: Her Majesty’s government have had under their consideration the records of the various prize cases which have been submitted to…
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Alexander Hamilton to Charles Stewart, September 5, 1777
Wilmington [Delaware] Septemr. 5th 1777 Sir, Inclosed in your letter to Mr Ludowick 2 you will find one from His Excellency confirming your orders. We expected you to call here…
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Geo. D. Bayard to Halsted, April 28, 1862
Aquia, April 28, 1862. I sent up by to-day’s boat 17 prisoners, taken by our troops in their advance on Fredericksburg. They are mostly of the Ninth Virginia Cavalry. Some…
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Hume Burnley to William H. Seward, October 5, 1864
Mr. Burnley to Mr. Seward. Washington, October 5, 1864. Sir: Her Majesty’s government have had under their consideration the note which you were good enough to address to Lord Lyons,…
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George Washington to Edward Hand, September 4, 1777
Wilmington [ Delaware ] September 4, 1777. Orders Hand to send forward officers of Colonel Daniel Brodhead’s regiment. Sends news of Fort Stanwix (Schuyler).
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George Washington to William Maxwell, September 3, 1777
Wilmington [ Delaware ] September 3, 1777. Discusses possibility of British attack on Maxwell by enemy party sent to Bohemia, Delaware. Orders Maxwell to send information about enemy in that…
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William H. Seward to J. Hume Burnley, October 5, 1864
Mr. Seward to Mr. Burnley. Department of State, Washington, October 5, 1864. Sir: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your communication of the 3d instant, in regard…
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Irvin Modowell to E. M. STANTON, Secretary of War, April 17, 1862
Washington, April 17, 1862. To you and to the forces under your command the Department returns thanks for the brilliant and successful operations of this day. EDWIN M. STANTON, Secretary…
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William H. Seward to J. Hume Burnley, October 4, 1864
Mr. Seward to Mr. Burnley. Department of State, Washington, October 4, 1864. Sir: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your note of the 1st instant, referring to…
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George Washington to Thomas, Jr Nelson, September 2, 1777
Wilmington [ Delaware ] September 2, 1777. Discusses danger of stationing large forces at Yorktown and Hampton. States that plan to stop shipping on rivers is not effective. Recommends use…
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Hume Burnley to William H. Seward, October 4, 1864
Mr. Burnley to Mr. Seward. Washington, October 4, 1864. Sir: I have the honor to acknowledge receipt of your note of the 1st, relative to an increase of the American…