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17,141 lettersLord Lyons to Mr. Seward. Washington, August 17, 1864. Sir: Complaints having been made to her Majesty’s consulate at New York that several British subjects had been illegally enlisted into…
Middlebrook [ New Jersey ] July 1, 1777. Reports news of attack on Ticonderoga. Warns of probable attack on Peekskill. Orders Clinton to call out militia to defend the area…
GENERAL ORDERS, \ WAR DEP1., ADJT. GEN.âS OFFIOE, August 15, 1862. No. 107. Washington, August 15, 1862. I, Officers of the Regular Army will, as a general rule, receive leaves…
Middlebrook [ New Jersey ] June 30, 1777. Countermands order from Northern Department demanding guns. Discusses disposal of artillery that arrived on the Amphitrite. States that Tousard 1 is to…
Middlebrook [ New Jersey ] June 30, 1777. Discusses disposal of artillery imported in the Amphitrite. 1 Emphasizes need for centralized regulations for procuring supplies.
Centreville, Va., August 29, 1862. Push forward with your corps and King’s division, which you will take with you, upon Gainesville. I am following the enemy down the Warrenton turnpike.…
Head Quarters [Middlebrook, New Jersey] June 30th. 1777 Sir, I wrote you this moment by His Excellency’s order; 2 but he is so anxious you should be acquainted with his…
Mr. Seward to Lord Lyons. Department of State, Washington, August 15, 1864. My Lord: Recurring to your communication of the 30th ultimo, relative to the refusal, on the part of…
On board the Oommodore, April 1, 1862. GENERAL: The change in affairs in the valley of the Shenandoah has rendered necessary a corresponding departure—temporarily at least— from the plan we…
Head Quarters Camp at Middle Brook [New Jersey] June 28 1777 Dear Sir. Yours of the 25th 2 came to hand last night. Since my last addressed to Mr. Morris,…
Lord Lyons to Mr. Seward. Washington, August 3, 1864. Sir: Her Majesty’s government have had under their consideration the notes which you did me the honor to address me on…
Middlebrook [ New Jersey ] June 27, 1777. Appoints Malcom to the command of a regiment. Gives instructions for completion of this regiment. Orders Malcom to the field.
GENERAL ORDERS, } HDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF RAPPAHANNOCK, April 10, 1862. No. 2. } Fairfax Court-House, April 10, 1862. I. The powers which, as military governor and commander of the District…
Quibbletown [ New Jersey ] June 25, 1777. Grants permission for Baron d’Arendt to visit Philadelphia and advises D’Arendt to consult Congress on plan for Prussian treaty.
Mr. Seward to Lord Lyons,. Department of State, Washington, August 12, 1864. My Lord: Referring to your communication of the 30th ultimo, in regard to large purchases of cotton said…
[ Kingston, New York, June 25, 1777. On June 28, 1777, Hamilton wrote to Robert R. Livingston: “Yours of the 25th came to hand last night.� Letter not found. ]
Mr. Seward to Lord Lyons. Department of State, Washington, August 11, 1864. My Lord: With reference to your note of the 11th of May last, relative to the capture at…
Washington Oity, April 2, 1862. Adjutant-General THomaAs and Major-General HITCHCOCK: GENERALS: I beg leave to refer to you the following papers: 1st. The Presidentâs War Meee No. 3, dated March…
Middlebrook [ New Jersey ] June 23, 1777. Regrets inability to supply field pieces. Is pleased with report on quota of troops. Advises Trumbull on exchange of Danbury prisoners. Praises…
HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE POTOMAQ, Steamer Commodore, April 1, 1862. Brig. Gen. LORENZO THOMAS, Adjutant-General U. 8. Army : ; GENERAL : I have to request that you will lay…