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William H. Seward to Charles Francis Adams, February 25, 1864
Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. No. 855.] Department of State, Washington, February 25, 1864. Sir: I have before me your despatch of February 4, (No. 590,) which speaks of the…
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Unknown to Henry Wager Halleck, February 18, 1865
Washington, D. C., February 18, 1865. Respectfully returned to Maj. Gen. H. W. Halleck, Chief of Staff. At the date of this telegram there were no prisoners in irons at…
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William H. Seward to Charles Francis Adams, February 24, 1864
Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. No. 853.] Department of State, Washington, February 24, 1864. Sir: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your despatch of February 5, No.…
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William H. Seward to Charles Francis Adams, February 23, 1864
Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. No. 850.] Department of State, Washington, February 23, 1864. Sir: The Scotia’s mails have arrived so late that I shall not be able to take…
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Col. H. Forno to WM. G. Barth, February 14, 1865
CIRCULAR. HEADQUARTERS MILITARY PRISONS, Richmond, Va., February 14, 1865. I. By special agreement between the respective agents of exchange for the Confederate and United States all prisoners held in close…
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Charles Francis Adams to William H. Seward, February 19, 1864
Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. No. 602.] Legation of the United States, London, February 19, 1864. Sir: I have the honor to transmit a copy of my note to Lord…
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Charles Erancis Adams to William H. Seward, February 18, 1864
Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. No. 600.] Legation of the United States, London, February 18, 1864. Sir: I have the honor to report to you that the British government has…
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John W. Riely to and Assistant Adjutant-General, February 14, 1865
GENERAL ORDERS,) ADJT. AND INSP. GENERAL’S OFFICE, February 14, 1865. No. 6. f Richmond, February 14, 1865. * * * * * * * II. Brig. Gen. Gideon J. Pillow…
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Charles Francis Adams to William H. Seward, February 18, 1864
Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. No. 601.] Legation of the United States, London, February 18, 1864. Sir: I have received from Mr. Dudley, the consul at Liverpool, a copy of…
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Unknown to P.G.T. Beauregard, February 14, 1865
Richmond, Va., February 14, 1865. General G. T. BEAUREGARD, Columbia, S. C.: Send prisoners to North Carolina rather than elsewhere, as exchanges are being approved. J. A. CAMPBELL, Assistant Secretary…
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William H. Seward to Charles Francis Adams, February 13, 1864
Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. No. 843.] Department of State, Washington, February 13, 1864. Sir: Your despatch of January 28, No. 584, has been received. You are very right in…
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S. G. Burbridge to JOHN C. VAUGHN, C. S. Army, February 14, 1865
Lexington, Ky., February 14, 1865. Maj. Gen. JOHN C. BRECKINRIDGE, Comdy. Department of West Virginia and East Tennessee : GENERAL: I have the honor to acknowledge receipt of your communication…
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Charles Francis Adams to William H. Seward Secretary of State, Washington, D. C, February 12, 1864
Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. No. 597.] Legation of the United States, London, February 12, 1864. Sir: I have the honor to transmit a copy of Lord Russell’s note to…
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R. S. Granger to E. D. TOWNSEND, Assistant Adjutant- General, U. S. Army, February 14, 1865
Decatur, Ala., February 14, 1865. GENERAL: I have the honor to forward herewith a copy of a communication received from General Roddey* by flag of truce in relation to the…
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Charles Francis Adams to William H. Seward Secretary of State, February 11, 1864
Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. No. 595.] Legation of the United States, London, February 11, 1864. Sir: The publication of the diplomatic papers annexed to the President’s message has elicited…
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Charles Francis Adams to William H. Seward Secretary of State, Washington, D. C, February 11, 1864
Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. No. 594.] Legation of the United States, London, February 11, 1864. Sir: Your despatch (No. 820) was the only one received this week. Five copies…
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B. J. Sweet to Eighth Regiment Veteran Reserve Corps, Comdg. Post, February 14, 1865
Camp Douglas, Chicago, Ill., February 14, 1865. Bvt. Brig. Gen. WILLIAM HOFFMAN, Commissary-General of Prisoners, Washington, D. C.: GENERAL: I have the honor to respectfully report that the question is…
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Unknown to Benjamin J. Sweet, February 14, 1865
February 14, 1865. Washington, D. 0., February 14, 1865. Col. B. J. SWEET, Commanding Camp Douglas, Chicago, TU. : Telegram of the 12th received. Discharges will not be granted at…
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Jno. E. Mulford to T. H. Holmes, February 13, 1865
Richmond, Va., February 13, 1865. General T. H. HOLMES, Raleigh, N. C.: Furnish any guards that may be necessary to protect prisoners. Col. H. Forno has been directed to call…
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Unknown to P.G.T. Beauregard, February 13, 1865
Richmond, Va., February 13, 1865. General BEAUREGARD, Columbia, S. C.: Order commandant of prisoners to remove Federal officers to suck point as you may direct. You were telegraphed on this…