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17,141 lettersChambersburg, Pa., June 15, 1861. Engineer Corps, en route to Williamsport : CAPTAIN: In reply to your note of this date, I have, by direction of the commanding general, hastily…
GENERAL ORDERS, ADJT. AND INSP. GENERAL’S OFFICE, July 8, 1864. No. 59. ( Richmond, July 8, 1864. J. In accordance with the act of Congress approved June 14, 1864, and…
[Extracts.] Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. No. 492.] Legation of the United States, London, September 8, 1863. Sir: At the last moment on Saturday I sent you a despatch by…
Chambersburg, Pa., June 14, 1861. Sir: The commanding general instructs me to inform you that as soon as he can move his force, so as to strike a blow on…
Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. No. 701.] Department of State, Washington, September 7, 1863. Sir: We continue to have favorable reports of our military and naval operations. Fort Sumter has…
GENERAL ORDERS, ADJT. AND INSP. GENERAL’S OFFICE, June 30, 1864. No. 57. Richmond, June 30, 1864. I. Persons between eighteen and forty-five years of age will not be permitted to…
Richmond, Va., June 29, 1864. General 8S. D. LEE, Meridian, Miss.: Experience of the mischiefs resulting in many ways from authority to raise new organizations within the enemy’s lines, concurring…
Chambersburg, Pa., June 14, 1861. Your note of 13th received by Lieut. O. B. Cannot cross at time indicated. Will give notice in time to make diversion. See lctter of…
Richmond, Va., June 18, 1864. General HOWELL CoBB, Macon, Ga.: Governor Brown’s exemption must be restricted to the terms of the law, which requires a certificate of the necessity of…
Fort Monroe, Va., June 13, 1861. Col. J. B. MAGRUDER, Commanding the Forces at Yorktown, &e.: Sir: Your favor of June 12, by Captain Davies, with a flag of truce,…
GENERAL ORDERS, ADJT. AND INSP. GENERAL’S OFFICE, June 18, 1864. No. 54. Richmond, June 18, 1864. I. The act of Congress providing for the establishment and payment of claims for…
Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. No. 700.] Department of State, Washington, September 5, 1863. Sir: Your despatch of August 20 has been submitted to the President. * * * *…
Fort McHenry, June 13, 1861. To the MAYOR OF THE CITY OF BALTIMORE: Str: I have the honor to transmit to you a copy of an order issued to the…
Grenada, June 9, 1864. Maj. Gen. S. D. LEE, C. S. Army: DEAR SIR: I find it almost impossible to keep this road in safe running order for want of…
Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. No. 491.] Legation of the United States, London, September 5, 1863—3 o’clock p. m. Sir: I have just received a note from Lord Russell, and…
Richmond, Va., June 9, 1864. Major-General COBB, Macon, Ga.: Your letter of 31st of May received. The Department was misinformed as to the condition of Howard’s battalion. Your report satisfactory…
[Extract.] Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. No. 490.] Legation of the United States, London, September 4, 1863—4.20 p. m Sir: I have this moment received a note from Lord Russell,…
Chambersburg, Pa., June 12, 1861. Col. E. D. TOWNSEND, Headquarters of Army, Washington City: General Cadwalader arrived, and goes to Greencastle to command First Division, composed of First, Third, and…
Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. No. 488.] Legation of the United States, London, September 4, 1863. Sir: I transmit the copy of a note addressed by me this day to…
Richmond, Va., June 8, 1864. General HOWELL CoBB, Macon, Ga.: Following telegram just received.* Matter submitted to your discretion. J. A. SEDDON, Secretary of War. *See Watts to Seddon, June…