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William H. Seward to Charles Francis Adams, June 10, 1863
Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. No. 622.] Department of State, Washington, June 10, 1863. Sir: Your despatch of May 21, No. 417, has been received. The very spirited and just…
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Benj. F. Butler to Hpqrs. SEVENTH REGIMENT N. Y. 8S. VOLUNTEERS, July 19, 1861
Fortress Monroe, July 19, 1861. __ Sim: It will be’seen by the inclosed reports, which I have waited for an order that exact knowledge might be imparted, that a party…
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Jefferson Davis, January 9, 1864
GENERAL ORDERS, ADJT. AND INSP. GENERAL’S OFFICE, January 9, 1864. No. 3. i Richmond, January 9, 1864. I. The following acts of Congress and regulations are published for the information…
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William H. Seward to Charles Francis Adams, June 5, 1862
Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. No. 620.] Department of State, Washington, June 5, 1862. Sir: Your despatch of May 14, No. 412, has been received. I approve entirely of your…
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SPECIAL ORDERS, | ADJT. AND INSP. GENERALâS OFFICE, January 7, 1864
SPECIAL ORDERS, ADJT. AND INSP. GENERAL’S OFFICE, January 7, 1864. No. 5. J January 7, 1864. XV. Paragraph XVIII, Special Orders, No. 298, and paragraph XVIII, Special Orders, No. 300,…
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James L. Corley to Colonel Scort, July 11, 1861
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT N. W. 4., Camp at Laurel Hill, July 11, 1861. Colonel Scort, : Commanding Regiment en route to Laurel Hill: COLONEL: I am directed by General Garnett to…
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Charles Francis Adams to William H. Seward, June 5, 1863
Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. No. 427.] Legation of the United States, London, June 5, 1863. Sir: I presume it is hardly necessary to call your attention to the remarks…
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GENERAL ORDERS, ADJT. AND INSP. GENERALâS OFFICE, January 5, 1864
GENERAL ORDERS, ADJT. AND INSP. GENERAL’S OFFICE, January 5, 1864. No. 2. Richmond, January 5, 1864. For the information of all concerned, and to correct prevalent misapprehension, it is announced…
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GENERAL ORDERS, ADJT. AND INSP. GENERALâS OFFICE, January 4, 1864
GENERAL ORDERS, ADJT. AND INSP. GENERAL’S OFFICE, January 4, 1864. No. 1. Richmond, January 4, 1864. I. If immediately after the death of an officer there be no family connection…
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William H. Seward to Charles Francis Adams, May 24, 1863
Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. No. 607.] Department of State, Washington, May 24, 1863. Sir: The suspense in which we have been held through a considerable period, filled with tantalizing…
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Scott, Pegram being refused his parole because he had been an to The foregoing account has been written hastily and from memory, July 16, 1861
Richmond, Va., July 16, 1861. GENERAL: In the dispatch of the 14th instant you were directed to take command of the available troops of the Northwestern Army, and oppose the…
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Charles Francis Adams to William H. Seward, May 21, 1863
Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. No. 417.] Legation of the United States, London, May 21, 1863. Sir: I have the honor to transmit the resolutions of the city of York,…
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Unknown to J. N. Ramsey, July 17, 1861
Camp near Monterey, Va., July 17, 1861. J. N. RAMSEY, Colonel, Commanding, &e.: Sir: Your note of yesterday is at hand. I am surprised and pained to learn by it…
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William H. Seward to Charles Francis Adams, May 23, 1863
Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. No. 605.] Department of State, Washington, May 23, 1863. Sir: Your despatch of May 8 (No. 411) has been received. I have communicated the information…
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George B. McClellan to Onar: IX.] CAMPAIGN IN WEST âVIRGINIA. 253, July 15, 1861
Huttonsville, Randolph County, Virginia, July 15, 1861. To the OFFICER Commanding the Forces Commanded by the late Robert S. Garnett, Esq., styling himself Brigadier- General, Confederate States Army : Srr:…
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J. E. Johnston, July 29, 1861
Manassas, July 29, 1861. General S. CooPER, Adjutant and Inspector General: GENERAL: I had the honor to write to you on the 24th instant on the subject of my rank…
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William H. Seward to Charles Francis Adams, May 19, 1863
Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. No. 602.] Department of State, Washington, May 19, 1863. Sir: In reviewing the late movement of General Hooker across the Rappahannock, all critics approve of…
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Henry R. Jackson to George B. McClellan, July 17, 1861
July 17, 1861. July 17, 1861. Maj. Gen. GEORGE B. MCCLELLAN, Commanding U. 8S. Forces : Sir: It affords me pleasure to acknowledge the receipt of your communication of the…
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J. E. Johnston, July 28, 1861
Manassas, July 28, 1861. General 8. CooPER, Adjutant and Inspector General: GENERAL: This army, both General Beauregard’s troops and mine, ~ is without adequate means of transportation. It would be…
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HEADQUARTERS OF THE FORCES, July 27, 1861
Richmond, Va., July 27, 1861. Brig. Gen. T. H. HouMEs, Commanding at Fredericksburg, Brooke’s Station, Va.: GENERAL: I regret to learn that the proposed construction of the batteries at the…