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James S. Pike to William H. Seward, January 9, 1862
[Extract.] Mr. Pike to Mr. Seward. No. 33.] United States Legation, The Hague, January 9, 1862. Sir: I have received your despatch of 11th December last, No. 36. The telegraph…
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SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. DIST. OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, February 28, 1862
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. DIST. OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, February 28, 1862. Noi: f Los Angeles, Cal., February 28, 1862. I. Lieut. Col. George S. Evans, Second Cavalry California Volunteers, will…
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Francis J Lippitt to Second Infantry California Vols., Comdy. Humboldt Mil. Dist, August 10, 1862
Fort Humboldt, August 10, 1862. MAJOR: Major Curtis arrived here on the 7th instant with Companies Band O, Second Infantry California Volunteers. Company D bad been landed at Fort Bragg.…
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John Jay to Margaret Cadwalader Meredith, 12 May 1780
Aranjues 12 th : May 1780 Dear Madam It is a delightful Evening, and I am just returned from a long solitary walk to pay my Respects to you. While…
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SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. DIST. OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, February 27, 1862
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. DIST. OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, February 27, 1862. No. 16. f Los Angeles, Cal., February 27, 1862. I. Lieut. Col. George S. Evans, Second Cavalry California Volunteers,…
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James E. Harvey to William H. Seward, October 4, 1862
Mr. Harvey to Mr. Seward. No. 159.] Legation of the United States, Lisbon, October 4, 1862. Sir: A telegram from the United States consul at Gibraltar, in reply to an…
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SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. DIST. OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, February 26, 1862
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. DIST. OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, February 26, 1862. No. 15. f Los Angeles, Cal., February 26, 1862. I. Lieut. Col. George 8. Evans, Second Cavalry California Volunteers,…
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James E. Harvey to William H. Seward, October 3, 1862
Mr. Harvey to Mr. Seward. No. 158.] Legation of the United States, Lisbon, October 3, 1862. Sir: After my No. 157 was despatched on the 29th ultimo, I had a…
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Francis J. Lippitt to Second Infantry California Vols., Comdg. Humboldt Mil. Dist, August 4, 1862
Fort Humboldt, August 4, 1862. MAJOR: Minor’s is on the north side of Redwood Creek, on the trail from Arcata to Fort Gaston. Descending the river toward the ocean from…
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John Jay to Floridablanca, 12 May 1780
Aranjues 12 th . May 1780 Sir It is with the utmost Reluctance that I can prevail upon myself, to draw your Excellency–s Attention from the great objects that perpetually…
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HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, February 25, 1862
Los Angeles, Cal., February 25, 1862. Maj. eae RIGG, First Infantry California Vols., Comdg. at Fort Yuma, Cal.: MAJOR: I have directed Major Fergusson to send, via Warner’s ranch, to…
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James E. Harvey to William H. Seward, September 16, 1862
Mr. Harvey to Mr. Seward. No. 155.] Legation of the United States, Lisbon, September 16, 1862. Sir: I have had the honor to receive your despatches No. 66 (special circular)…
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Francis J. Lippitt to Second Infantry California Vols., Comdg. Humboldt Mil. Dist, July 12, 1862
July 12, 1862. Fort Humboldt, July 12, 1862]. MAJOR: About two weeks since Loball’s ranch and the mail station on the Van Dusen River were attacked and destroyed by Indians.…
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John Jay to Vergennes, 9 May 1780
Aranjues 9 May 1780 Sir The Letter which your Excellency did me the Honor to write on the 13 th . March last, was delivered to me by the Count…
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James E. Harvey to Wm. H. Seward, August 13, 1862
Mr. Harvey to Mr. Seward. No. 141.] Legation of the United States, Lisbon, August 13, 1862. Sir: Your “circular” despatch of the 14th of July, containing the copy of an…
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HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, February 21, 1862
Los Angeles, Cal., February 21, 1862. Respectfully forwarded to department headquarters, with the hope that the general will sustain my action in the premises, as we lack time now for…
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John Jay to Floridablanca, 29 April 1780
Aranjues 29 th . April 1780 Sir By the address of Congress to their Constituents, on the Subject of their Finances, which I had the Honor of transmitting to your…
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Francis J. Lippitt to Second California Vol. Infantry, Comdg. Humboldt Mil. Dist, June 25, 1862
Fort Humboldt, June 25, 1862. MAJOR: By the official report* of Lieutenant Myers, Third California Volunteer Infantry, received June 12, I find that the three soldiers *See June 11, p.…
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James E. Harvey to Wm. H. Seward, August 11, 1862
Mr. Harvey to Mr. Seward. No. 140.] Legation of the United States, Lisbon, August 11, 1862. Sir: I have had the honor to receive your despatches Nos. 60 and 61,…
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John Jay to Benjamin Franklin, 27 April 1780
Madrid 27 Ap. 1780 Dear Sir Your Favor of the 7 th . Inst. & ^ together with ^ ^ a ^ Duplicate of that of the 22 d Feb…