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William H. Seward to Right Hon. Lord Lyons, June 30, 1864
Mr. Seward to Lord Lyons. Department of State, Washington, June 30, 1864. My Lord: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your note of the 18th instant, in…
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George Washington to Alexander McDougall, May 11, 1777
Morristown [ New Jersey ] May 11, 1777. States that Major General Nathanael Greene and Brigadier General Henry Knox will inspect posts under McDougall’s command.
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Unknown, May 16, 1862
May 16, 1862. No. 12. Opposite Fredericksburg, Va., May 16, 1862. It has come to the knowledge of the major-general commanding that some of the few men among us who…
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Right Hon. Lord Lyons to William H. Seward, June 30, 1864
Lord Lyons to Mr. Seward. Washington, June 30, 1864. Sir: In a note dated the 20th instant, I had the honor to call your attention to an order of the…
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George Washington to Horatio Gates, May 7, 1777
Morristown [ New Jersey ] May 7, 1777. Encloses letter to Brigadier General Anthony Wayne, who is needed at Headquarters.
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Right Hon. Lord Lyons to William H. Seward, June 29, 1864
Lord Lyons to Mr. Seward. Washington, June 29, 1864. Sir: I am informed that in the department of the gulf the following oath is exacted from foreigners: “United States of…
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L. H. Pelouze to William D. Wallach, A Witness, May 24, 1862
Opposite Frederickaburg, Va., May 24, 1862. Brig. Gen. JoserPH R. ANDERSON, Commanding near Massaponas : GENERAL: I have just received the following from the Secretary of War: , ââYou may…
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William H. Seward to Right Hon. Lord Lyons, June 27, 1864
Mr. Seward to Lord Lyons. Department of State, Washington, June 27, 1864. My Lord: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your lordship’s note of the 24th of…
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Alexander Hamilton to New York Committee of Correspondence, May 7, 1777
Head Quarters Morris Town [New Jersey] May 7th. 1777 Gentlemen, I thank you for the favor of the pamphlet, 2 containing your form of government, which, without flattery, I consider…
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Right Hon. Lord Lyons to William H. Seward, June 27, 1864
Lord Lyons to Mr. Seward. Washington, June 27, 1864. Sir: I placed in your hands on the 17th March last a memorandum pointing out the serious losses which were entailed…
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Irvin McDowell to The witness continued, May 22, 1862
Opposite Fredericksburg, Va., May 22, 1862. GENERAL: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of yesterday’s date, inclosing a letter concerning Generals Buckner and Tilghman. I…
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Alexander Hamilton to William Duer, May 6, 1777
Head Quarters Morris Town [New Jersey] May 6. 1777 Sir, The bearer of this is Mr. Malmedi a french Gentleman of learning, abilities and experience. 2 I believe he thinks…
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Right Hon. Lord Lyons to William H. Seward, June 24, 1864
Lord Lyons to Mr. Seward. Washington, June 24, 1864. Sir: I had on the 5th instant the honor to remind you that you had informed me, on the 27th April…
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Irvin McDowell to The witness here presented a communication from Brig. Gen. Joseph, May 21, 1862
Opposite Fredericksburg, Va., May 21, 1862. GENERAL: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 19th instant. Iam fully giapered to do whatever is in…
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William H. Seward to Right Hon. Lord Lyons, June 24, 1864
Mr. Seward to Lord Lyons,. Department of State, Washington, June 24, 1864. My Lord: I have the honor to acknowledge, with much satisfaction, the receipt of your note of the…
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William H. Seward to Right Hon. Lord Lyons, June 23, 1864
Mr. Seward to Lord Lyons. Department of State, Washington, June 23, 1864. My Lord: Referring to your lordship’s notes, heretofore acknowledged, concerning an alleged violation of the territorial jurisdiction of…
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George Washington to Meshech Weare, May 3, 1777
Morristown [ New Jersey ] May 3, 1777. Transmits congressional resolve concerning defense of Ticonderoga.
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J. R. Anderson to The witness stated that the reply to the communication just read, May 19, 1862
May 19, 1862. GENERAL: Your communication of 18th current was duly received. . I beg you will excuse me for troubling you further upon this subject. In my brief note…
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Right Hon. Lord Lyons to William H. Seward, June 20, 1864
Lord Lyons to Mr. Seward. Washington, June 20, 1864. Sir: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of the notes dated the 19th and 30th ultimo, which you have…
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Right Hon. Lord Lyons to William H. Seward, June 18, 1864
Lord Lyons to Mr. Seward. Washington, June 18, 1864. Sir: Her Majesty’s principal secretary of state for foreign affairs has directed me to make known to the government of the…