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William H. Seward to James S. Pike, April 13, 1863
Mr. Seward to Mr. Pike. No. 96.] Department of State, Washington, April 13, 1863. Sir: I have received your despatch (No. 77) of the 25th of February, and shall lay…
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James S. Pike to William H. Seward, April 8, 1863
[Extract.] Mr. Pike to Mr. Seward. No. 82.] United States Legation, The Hague, April 8, 1863. Sir:* * * * * The speculation in American government stocks goes on at…
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J. W. Robertson to J. H. Alexander, February 15, 1864
Columbus, Ga., February 15, 1864. Maj. J. H. ALEXANDER, Assistant Adjutant-General, Savannah, Ga.: MaJor: Some time since I forwarded documents with reference to the status of Howardâs battalion of non-conscripts.…
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William H. Seward to James S. Pike, March 25, 1863
Mr. Seward to Mr. Pike. No. 94.] Department of State, Washington, March 25, 1863. Sir: Your despatch of March 4 (No. 78) has been received, and communicated to the Secretary…
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William H. Seward to James S. Pike, March 12, 1863
Mr. Seward to Mr. Pike. No. 91.] Department of State, Washington, March 12, 1863. Sir: Your despatch of February 18 (No. 76) has been received. I think you have argued…
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Unknown to James A. Seddon, May 31, 1864
Macon, Ga., May 31, 1864. Hon. JAMES A. SEDDON, Secretary of War, Richmond, Va.: Sir: It is with great reluctance I address you at this important and critical juncture upon…
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William H. Seward to James S. Pike, March 9, 1863
Mr. Seward to Mr. Pike. Department of State, Washington, March 9, 1863. Sir: By direction of the President, I transmit to you a copy of concurrent resolutions of the Congress…
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James S. Pike to William H. Seward, March 4, 1863
Mr. Pike to Mr. Seward. No. 78.] United States Legation, The Hague, March 4, 1863. Sir: The movement in our government stocks, to which I referred in my last, has…
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Unknown to Charles Clark, May 27, 1864
CONFEDERATE STATES OF AMERICA, WAR DEPARTMENT, Richmond, Va., May 27, 1864. Governor CHARLES CLARK, Macon, Miss.: The evils from not giving a special certificate in each case are greater than…
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William H. Seward to James S. Pike, March 2, 1863
Mr. Seward to Mr. Pike. No. 90.] Department of State, Washington, March 2, 1863. Sir: Your despatch of February 11 (No. 75) has been received. Congress has adopted, from among…
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Unknown, May 27, 1864
GENERAL ORDERS, ADJT. AND INSP. GENERALâS OFFICE, May 27, 1864. No. 48. Richmond, May 27, 1864. I. The receipts of bonded quartermasters and commissaries and of agents of tax service…
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William H. Seward to James S. Pike, February 28, 1863
Mr. Seward to Mr. Pike. No. 89.] Department of State, Washington, February 28, 1863. Sir: Your despatch of the 4th of February has been received. Congress is near a constitutional…
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J. Gorgas to and Chief of Ordnance, May 27, 1864
Richmond, May 27, 1864. Str: I have the honor to lay the following statement before you, and request that if possible you will render such assistance as may be needed…
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James S. Pike to William H. Seward, February 25, 1863
Mr. Pike to Mr. Seward. No. 77.] United States Legation, The Hague, February 25, 1863. Sir: There is a hopeful sign here in respect to our finances. The money men…
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Unknown to Braxton Bragg, June 26, 1864
June 26, 1864. Respectfully returned to Adjutant and Inspector General. General Winder has been directed to select another depot, which will be provided with a new and additional outfit entirely…
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James S. Pike to William H. Seward, February 18, 1863
Mr. Pike to Mr. Seward. No. 76.] United States Legation, The Hague, February 18, 1863. Sir: I think I may safely say that, whatever our embarrassments may still be at…
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James S. Pike to William H. Seward, February 11, 1863
Mr. Pike to Mr. Seward. No. 75.] United States Legation, The Hague, February 11, 1863. Sir: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your circular No. 30, dated…
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RH. Chilton to RICHMOND, VA., May 24, 1864, May 24, 1864
May 24, 1864. ADJUTANT AND INSPECTOR GENERAL’S OFFICE, Richmond, Va., May 24, 1864. Colonel PRESTON, Chief of the Bureau of Conscription : COLONEL: The following extract from the inspection report…
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James S. Pike to William H. Seward, February 4, 1863
Mr. Pike to Mr. Seward. No. 74.] United States Legation, The Hague, February 4, 1863. Sir: I have none of your favors to acknowledge since my last. The Dutch cabinet…
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William H. Seward to James S. Pike, February 4, 1863
Mr. Seward to Mr. Pike. No. 87.] Department of State, Washington, February 4, 1863. Sir: Your despatch of January 14 (No. 72) has been received, and the President is specially…