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George Washington to Tronson du Coudray, July 13, 1777
Pompton Plains [ New Jersey ] July 13, 1777. Discusses disposal of the artillery imported on Amphitrite. Says that Du Coudray is wrong in assuming that Mauduit du Plessis 1…
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William H. Seward to Right Hon. Lord Lyons, August 24, 1864
Mr. Seward to Lord Lyons. Department of State, Washington, August 24, 1864. My Lord: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your lordship’s note of the 23d instant,…
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Unknown to The Adjutant-General, February 21, 1863
February 21, 1863. February 21, 1863. The ADJUTANT-GENERAL : The facts and opinions of the Court of Inquiry in the case of MajorGeneral McDowell, having been submitted to the General-in-Chief,…
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Right Hon. Lord Lyons to William H. Seward, August 24, 1864
Lord Lyons to Mr. Seward. Washington, August 24, 1864. Sir: On the 17th instant I had the honor to bring to your notice the case of John Arthur Verner, who…
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George Washington to Israel Putnam, July 12, 1777
Pompton Plains [ New Jersey ] July 12, 1777. Orders Putnam to keep Brigadier General John Glover in readiness to march to Ticonderoga, to send Brigadier General John Nixon’s men…
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George Washington to Jonathan Trumbull, July 7, 1777
Morristown [ New Jersey ] July 7, 1777. Speculates on purpose of attack on Ticonderoga. Warns Trumbull that British may attack eastern states rather than advance up North River. Gives…
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Alexander Hamilton to John Sullivan, July 7, 1777
Head Quarters Morris Town [New Jersey] July 7th. 1777 Sir, You will be pleased to forward the inclosed to General Putnam with all expedition, as it is of importance they…
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Unknown to Irvin McDowell, August 28, 1862
HEADQUARTERS MANASSAS JUNCTION, August 28, 1862. August 28, 1862. Major-General MCDOWELL : The enemy is reported in force on the other side of Bull Run, on the Orange and Alexandria…
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Alexander Hamilton to Elias Dayton, July 7, 1777
Head Quarters Morris Town [New Jersey] July 7th. 1777 Sir, Doctor McWorter 2 has represented to His Excellency the case of a certain negro lately taken by a party of…
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Right Hon. Lord Lyons to William H. Seward, August 22, 1864
Lord Lyons to Mr. Seward. Washington, August 22, 1864. Sir: With reference to your note to me of the 5th July, and to my note to you of the 8th…
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Alexander Hamilton to Gouverneur Morris, July 6, 1777
Head Quarters Morris Town [New Jersey] July 6th. 1777 Dear Sir, I received your favour of the 4th, by express. If I recollect how far my last went, it did…
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George Washington to John Rutledge, July 5, 1777
Morristown [ New Jersey ] July 5, 1777. Approves of Rutledge’s and Brigadier General Robert Howe’s decision not to attack St. Augustine. Discusses British failure to move against Philadelphia. Speculates…
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William H. Seward to Right Hon. Lord Lyons, August 20, 1864
Mr. Seward to Lord Lyons. Department of State, Washington, August 20, 1864. My Lord: Referring to your note of the 13th instant, and to my reply of the 18th in…
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ED. Schriver to and Chief of Staff, August 28, 1862
GENERAL ORDERS, ; HEADQUARTERS THIRD ARMY CORPS, August 28, 1862. No. 10. Reynolds’ Camp, August 28, 1862. 1st. Major-General Sigel will immediately march with his whole corps on Manassas Junction,…
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George Washington to Charles Lee, July 4, 1777
Morristown [ New Jersey ] July 4, 1777. Discusses Drummond’s 2 breach of parole.
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William H. Seward to Right Hon. Lord Lyons, August 18, 1864
Mr. Seward to Lord Lyons. Department of State, Washington, August 18, 1864. My Lord: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your note of the 13th instant, which…
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Unknown, August 27, 1862
Bristoe Station, August 27, 1862. At daylight to-morrow morning march rapidly on Manassas Junction with your. whole force, resting your right on the Manassas Gap Railroad, throwing your left well…
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Gouverneur Morris to Alexander Hamilton, July 4, 1777
Kingston [New York] July 4 1777 Dear Sir Your Letter 2 gave me the Pleasure of knowing with Certainty what might be depended upon among the numerous Reports circulated Thro…
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R. H. Milroy to Sixty-lilst Day, September 12, 1862
Near Fort Ethan Allen, Va., September 12, 1862. Maj. T. A. MEYSENBERG, Assistant Adjutant-General : * * * * bd The next morning, 30th, I brought my brigade into the…
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George Washington to George Trumbull, July 2, 1777
Middlebrook [ New Jersey ] July 2–4, 1777. Approves of suggested exchange of prisoners, but states that Colonel Elias Boudinot must first be consulted. Refuses request for arms. Discusses probable…