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Thomas Corwin to William H. Seward, January 27, 1863
Mr. Corwin to Mr. Seward No. 38.] Legation of the United States of America, Mexico, January 27, 1863. Sir: Since the date of my last despatch the French forces have…
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Robert Anderson to Thomas, September 19, 1861
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND, Louisville, Ky., September 19, 1861. Lieutenant-Colonel OLIVER, COLONEL: You would place the State of Kentucky and our Union under great obligations to yourself and your…
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Thomas Corwin to William H. Seward, January 8, 1863
[Extract.] Mr. Corwin to Mr. Seward No. 37.] Legation of the United States of America, Mexico, January 8, 1863. Sir: No act of the French government or troops has been…
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William H. Seward to Señor Don Matias Romero, January 7, 1863
Mr. Seward to Mr. Romero Department of State, Washington, January 7, 1863. The undersigned, Secretary of State of the United States, has the honor to acknowledge the reception of the…
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Robert Anderson to THOMAS, Camp Robinson : 3, September 18, 1861
Louisville, Ky., September 18, 1861. J CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.âUNION. BELL dezvous at Camp Dick Robinson, Lexington, and other points which o you may deem advisable. In this way we ean secure…
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William H. Seward to Thomas Corwin, January 2, 1863
Mr. Seward to Mr. Corwin No. 64.] Department of State, Washington, January 2, 1863. Sir: Your despatch of November 19 (No. 36) has been received. The information which it gives,…
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William H. Seward to Thomas Corwin, November 26, 1862
Mr. Seward to Mr. Corwin No. 61.] Department of State, Washington, November 26, 1862. Sir: Your despatch of October 27 (No. 34) has been received. It presents, in a very…
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Robert Anderson to W. M. Bricken, September 18, 1861
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE CUMBERLAND, Louisville, Ky., September 18, 1861. . course they have pursued elsewhere, burning bridges and destroying ‘ property. ” N Understanding from you that there are…
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Thomas Corwin to William H. Seward, November 19, 1862
[Extract.] Mr. Corwin to Mr. Seward No. 36.] Legation of the United States of America, Mexico, November 19, 1862. Sir: * * * * * * * * There are…
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Thomas Corwin to William H. Seward, October 27, 1862
[Extract.] Mr. Corwin to Mr. Seward No. 34.] Legation of the United States, Mexico, October 27, 1862. Sir: Since my last despatch, Buitron, a celebrated robber-chief, sent in his adhesion…
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Robert Anderson to O. P. Morton, September 17, 1861
INDIANAPOLIS, IND. INDIANAPOLIS, IND., September 17, 1861. A messenger from General Anderson came up this evening, bearing a communication to you, saying a crisis in Kentucky’s position will probably occur…
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William H. Seward to Jesse H. McMath, November 13, 1863
Mr. Seward to Mr. McMath No. 9.] Department of State, Washington, November 13, 1863. Sir: Your despatch of the 30th of September (No. 13) has been received, and your proceedings,…
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Garrett Davis to George H. Thomas, September 10, 1861
SPECIAL NN HDQRS. DEP’T OF THE CUMBERLAND, September 10, 1861. No. 3. Louisville, K3., September 10, 1861. I. Brig. Gen. George H. Thomas, having reported for duty, will repair .…
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Mcmath to William H. Seward, September 30, 1863
Mr. McMath to Mr. Seward No. 13.] Consulate of the United States of America, Tangier, September 30, 1863. Sir: I have the honor to forward to the department copies of…
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Mcmath to William H. Seward, April 12, 1863
[Extracts.] Mr. McMath to Mr. Seward No. 9.] Consulate of the United States of America, Tangier, April 12, 1863. Sir: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your…
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Unknown to Charles F. Smith, September 7, 1861
Cairo, Ill., September 7, 1861. Brig. Gen. ©. F. SMITH, Commanding Post, Paducah, Ky. : In accordance with telegraphic instructions received from MajorGeneral Frémont, you will throw up earthworks and…
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William H. Seward to William S. Thayer, July 17, 1863
Mr. Seward to Mr. Thayer No. 24.] Department of State, Washington, July 17, 1863. Sir: Your despatches to No. 36, of the 18th ultimo, inclusive, have been duly received, and…
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William S. Thayer to William H. Seward, June 18, 1863
Mr. Thayer to Mr. Seward No. 36.] United States Consulate General, Alexandria, June 18, 1863. Sir: The murrain among Egyptian cattle, which in my last I mentioned as subsiding, has…
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Unknown to John A. McClernand, September 7, 1861
Cairo, Ill., September 7, 1861. Brig. Gen. JOHN A. MCOLERNAND, Commanding, &e., Cairo, Ill.: You will please detail a regiment of infantry and two pieces of light artillery to proceed…
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William S. Thayer to William H. Seward, June 9, 1863
Mr. Thayer to Mr. Seward No. 35.] United States Consular Generate, Alexandria, June 9, 1863. Sir: Messrs. Speke and Grant arrived at Alexandria last week, and on the 4th instant…