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Horatio J. Perry to William H. Seward, March 30, 1862
[With enclosures.] Mr. Perry to Mr. Seward. No. 46.] Legation of the United States, Madrid, March 30, 1862. Sir: I have had two interviews with the minister of state, Mr.…
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John Jay to the President of Congress (Samuel Huntington), 25 December 1779
Martinico S t . Pierre–s 25 th : Dec r . 1779. 1 Sir, I have done what, perhaps, I shall be blamed for–but my pride as an American, and…
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SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF OREGON, October 25, 1861
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF OREGON, October 25, 1861. No. 46. § Fort Vancouver, Wash. Ter., October 25, 1861. I. Capt. J. O. Schmidt, Second Infantry California Volunteers, will,…
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Horatio J. Perry to William H. Seward, March 15, 1862
[Extract, with enclosures.] Mr. Perry to Mr. Seward. Legation of the United States, Madrid, March 15, 1862. Sir: The expedition against Mexico has excited and maintained more interest in Madrid…
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SPECIAL ORDERS, HDQRS., DIST. OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, October 24, 1861
October 24, 1861. No. 10. Los Angeles, Cal., October 24, 1861. * * * * * Il. Capt. John W. Davidson, First Cavalry, with his squadron will march to New…
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Horatio J. Perry to William H. Seward, March 8, 1862
Mr. Perry to Mr. Seward. No. 39.] Legation of the United States, Madrid, March 8, 1862. Sir: Your despatch of February 4 was duly received, and I, the same day,…
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John Jay to Robert R. Livingston, 24 December 1779
Martinico–Fort Royal 24 Dec r . 1779 Dear Rob t . My Letters from S t . Pierre a few Days ago will inform you of the Misfortunes that drove…
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SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF OREGON, October 23, 1861
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF OREGON, October 23, 1861. No. 44. } Fort Vancouver, Wash. Ter., October 23, 1861. II. Maj. James F. Curtis, Second Infantry California Volunteers, will,…
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Perry, to William H. Seward, December 28, 1861
Mr. Perry to Mr. Seward. No. 17.] Legation of the United States, Madrid, December 28, 1861. Sir: I have received your despatches Nos. 51, 58, and 59, addressed to Mr.…
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John Jay to the President of Congress (Samuel Huntington), 24 December 1779
S t . Pierre–s Martinique 24 th . Dec r . 1779 Sir, My former Letters to your Excellency of the 20 th . and 22d. Instant 1 (a triplicate…
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Schurz to William H. Seward, November 9, 1861
[Extracts, with enclosures.] Mr. Schurz to Mr. Seward. No. 39.] Legation of the United States, Madrid, November 9, 1861. Sir: I have the honor to transmit a copy of the…
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Schurz to William H. Seward, October 26, 1861
Mr. Schurz to Mr. Seward. No. 35.] Legation of the United States, Madrid, October 26, 1861. Sir: Your despatch No. 30, together with accompanying documents, has at last arrived. I…
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HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, October 22, 1861
Los Angeles, Cal., October 22, 1861. Lieut. Col. JOSEPH R. WEST, En route to Fort Yuma: I have received and forwarded Captain McMahon’s resignation, but it was not made in…
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Robert R. Livingston to John Jay, 22 December 1779
Philadelphia 22 d Dec r 1779 Dear John I am told there will be an opportunity of send g . this to you, I wish therefore to imbrace it tho…
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William H. Seward to Gustavus Koerner, October 21, 1862
Mr. Seward to Mr. Koerner. No. 6.] Department of State, Washington, October 21, 1862. Sir: Mr. Perry’s interesting despatch of September 21 (No. 81) has been received. Manifestly it was…
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GENERAL ORDERS, } HDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF THE PACIFIC, October 20, 1861
GENERAL ORDERS, } HDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF THE PACIFIC, October 20, 1861. No. 28. San Francisco, October 20, 1861. Brig. Gen. E. V. Sumner having been recalled for duty in the…
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William H. Seward to Horatio J. Perry, September 15, 1862
Mr. Seward to Mr. Perry. No. 41.] Department of State, Washington, September 15, 1862. Sir: Your despatches (Nos. 13 and 14) of the 16th and 11th ultimo have been received.…
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HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF OREGON, November 1, 1861
Fort Vancouver, November 1, 1861. By oversight, this was not sent to department headquarters at an earlier day. It is now respectfully forwarded. A, CADY, Lieutenant-Colonel Seventh Infantry, Commanding District.…
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Sarah Livingston Jay to Susannah French Livingston, 12–26 December 1779
On board the Confederacy, 12 th [–26 th ] Dec br 1779 My d r : mamma, When at Philadelphia I was favor–d with your affectionate letter I dared not…
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William H. Seward to Gustavus Koerner, August 25, 1862
Mr. Seward to Mr. Koerner. No. 3.] Department of State, Washington, August 25, 1862. Sir: Mr. Perry’s despatch of August 1 (No. 73) has been received. It brings information of…