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Charles Francis Adams to William H. Seward, September 3, 1863
Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. No. 487.] Legation of the United States, London, September 3, 1863. Sir: Lord Russell has acknowledged the reception of my note to him of the…
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CONFEDERATE STATES OF AMERICA, WAR DEPARTMENT, June 4, 1864
Richmond, Va., June 4, 1864. Governor T. H. Watts, Montgomery, Ala.: Your letter of April 27 addressed to the President was referred to me with the indorsement that ‘‘in this…
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R. Patterson to CUMBERLAND, MD., June 11, 1861, June 12, 1861
Chambersburg, Pa., June 12, 1861. Col. E. D. TOWNSEND, Asst. Adjt. Gen., U. 8S. Army, Washington City: Sir: I yesterday notified you of the occupation of Cumberland by the Indiana…
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William H. Seward to Charles Francis Adams, September 2, 1863
Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. No. 689.] Department of State, Washington, September 2, 1863. Sir: Edwin G. Eastman, esq., the United States consul at Queenstown, Cork, in a despatch of…
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HEADQUARTERS, May 10, 1864
Macon, May 10, 1864. Hon. JAMES A. SEDDON, Secretary of War, Richmond, Va. : There are several local organizations which the good of the service require should be disbanded at…
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GHO. B. McCLELLAN to CINCINNATI, June 11, 1861, June 11, 1861
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE OH8IO, Cincinnati, June 11, 1861. Col. E. D. TOWNSEND, . Assistant Adjutant-General : CoLONEL: I sent by telegraph to-day General Morris’ telegram in relation to troops…
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William H. Seward to Charles Francis Adams, August 31, 1863
Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. No. 688.] Department of State, Washington, August 31, 1863. Sir: I have just returned to this city from an excursion through the State of New…
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HEADQUARTERS, February 18, 1864
Savannah, February 18, 1864. Respectfully forwarded to department headquarters. I concur in the recommendation of Colonel Robertson that Major Howard’s battalion be disbanded as soon as troops for State service…
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Charles Francis Adams to William H. Seward. Secretary of State, August 27, 1863
Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. No. 483.] Legation of the United States, London, August 27, 1863. Sir: On a close examination of your despatch No. 667, of the 29th July,…
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HEADQUARTERS GEORGIA RESERVES, 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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R. Patterson to WASHINGTON, June 8, 1861, June 7, 1861
Chambersburg, Pa., June 7, 1861. Col. GEORGE H. Tuomas, U.S. A., Second Cavalry, Comdg. First Brigade, Greencastle, Pa.: COLONEL: The commanding general does not wish to make any movement forward…
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Charles Francis Adams to William H. Seward, August 27, 1863
Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. No. 481.] Legation of the United States, London, August 27, 1863. Sir: I have to acknowledge the reception of despatches from the department, numbered 672,…
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CONFEDERATE STATES OF AMERICA, WAR DEPARTMENT, May 27, 1864
Richmond, Va., May 27, 1864. Governor CHARLES CLARK, Macon, Miss.: The evils from not giving a special certificate in each case are greater than I am sure you appreciate. I…
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William H. Seward to Charles Francis Adams, August 25, 1863
Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. No. 687.] Department of State, Washington, August 25, 1863. Sir: It is proper that, by the steamer which takes this, you should be informed that,…
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F, J. Porter to CHAMBERSBURG, Pa., June 7, 1861, June 6, 1861
Chambersburg, Pa., June 6, 1861. Srr: I am instructed by Major-General Patterson to direct you to halt your forces at Cumberland, securing the bridges over the Potomac and Green Spring…
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GENERAL ORDERS, ADJT. AND INSP. GENERALâS OFFICE, May 27, 1864
GENERAL ORDERS, ADJT. AND INSP. GENERAL’S 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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SEWARD, Acting Secretary to Charles Francis Adams, August 22, 1863
Mr. F. W. Seward to Mr. Adams. No. 684.] Department of State, Washington, August 22, 1863. Sir: It devolves upon me to transmit to you a copy of a communication…
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HEADQUARTERS ARMIES CONFEDERATE STATES, 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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Naval Brigade to Winfield Scott, June 6, 1861
June 6, 1861. June 6, 1861. Lieutenant-General Scott: Str: I have the honor to report the arrival of Colonel Townsend with the Third New York Regiment of Volunteers, 800 strong,…
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HEADQUARTERS GEORGIA RESERVES, May 23, 1864
Macon, May 23, 1864. His Excellency JOSEPH E. BROwN, Governor, Milledgeville : Str: Your letter of the 20th instant was received by yesterday’s mail. I am not disposed to consume…