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Henry J. Hun, July 8, 1862
HEADQUARTERS SECOND BRIGADE, ARTILLERY RESERVE, Camp near Harrison’s Landing, Va., July 8, 1862. CoLONEL: I have the honor to submit the following report of the services of the Second Brigade,…
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Charles Francis Adams to William H. Seward, October 27, 1864
Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. No. 800.] Legation of the United States, London, October 27, 1864. Sir: Owing to the delayed passage of the steamer Asia, I have only this…
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John Blair to Thomas Jefferson, March 2, 1774
Williamsburg. March 2d. 1774. Dear Sir I have noted the Time of your Petitions coming into the Office, which will give them Priority when the Land Office is open. There…
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William H. Seward to Charles Francis Adams, October 24, 1864
Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. No. 1136.] Department of State, Washington, October 24, 1864. Sir: It is my duty to invite, through you, the serious attention of her Majesty’s government…
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James Taylor to Thomas Jefferson, August 20, 1773
Orange Augt. 20th. 1773 Sir There is no Such Will as Joseph Smiths Recorded in the County of Orange. I am Sr. Yr. Hble Servt., James Taylor
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William H. Seward to Charles Francis Adams, October 20, 1864
Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. No. 1131.] Department of State, Washington, October 20, 1864. Sir: Your despatch of the 6th of October, No. 792, has been received, and I give…
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Charles Macpherson to Thomas Jefferson, August 12, 1773
Edinburgh 12th. August 1773. Dear Sir I regret, exceedingly, that I have at this distance of time to answer your very polite letter of the 20th February. I only received…
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Charles Francis Adams to William H. Seward, October 20, 1864
Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. No. 796.] Legation of the United States, London, October 20, 1864. Sir: I have to acknowledge the reception of despatches from the department, numbered from…
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James Macpherson to Charles Macpherson, August 7, 1773
London August 7th 1773 My Dear Sir I received your letter. I should be glad to accommodate any friend of yours; especially one of Mr. Jefferson’s taste and character. But…
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William H. Seward to Charles Francis Adams, October 19, 1864
Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. No. 1130.] Department of State, Washington, October 19, 1864. Sir: Information has been received at this department in regard to the alleged enlistment of several…
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Thomas Jefferson to William Fleming, May 19, 1773
May 19. 1773. Mrs. Carr’s Dear Fleming You have before this heard and lamented the death of our good friend Carr . Some steps are necessary to be immediately taken…
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William H. Seward to Charles Francis Adams, October 18, 1864
Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. No. 1128.] Department of State, Washington, October 18, 1864. Sir: The defeat of the insurgents in Georgia, crowned by the capture of Atlanta, seems to…
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Thomas Jefferson to Charles McPherson, February 25, 1773
Albemarle in Virga. Feb. 25. 1773. Dear Sir Encouraged by the small acquaintance which I had the pleasure of having contracted with you during your residence in this country, I…
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William H. Seward to Charles Francis Adams, Esq, October 17, 1864
Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. No. 1126.] Department of State, Washington, October 17, 1864. Sir: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your despatch of the 29th of…
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F. J. Porter to Williams, July 8, 1862
Camp at Harrison’s Landing, Va., July 8, 1362. GENERAL: On the 29th of June, the major-general commanding having decided to move on the following day the whole of the material…
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John Wayles to Thomas Jefferson, October 20, 1772
Octr. 20. 1772. Sir I received your favour by […]st and thank you for the various intellig[ence. The?] Genl. Courts determination concern[ing] the devise of slaves must be attended w[ith]…
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William H. Seward to Charles Francis Adams, October 17, 1864
Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. No. 1127.] Department of State, Washington, October 17, 1864. Sir: Referring to your despatch of the 16th ultimo, No. 785, relative to the escape of…
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Thomas Jefferson to Samuel Inglis, October 13, 1772
Wmsbgh. Oct. 13. 1772. Dear Sir Your scruples on that part of the answer which denies your having in your hands effects of any the defendants except Messrs. Conyngham and…
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Thomas Jefferson to William Cabell, September 3, 1772
Monticello Sep. 3. 1772. Sir Inclosed is a copy of Dickie’s bill against you. You will be pleased to send me a state of the case as it is to…
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Thomas Jefferson to William Wood, July 17, 1772
July 17. 1772. Sir I obtained for you last June an order of council against Price for the 234. acres of land caveated by you. You must therefore before the…