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Alexander Hamilton to John Jay, March 14, 1779
[Middlebrook, New Jersey, March 14, 1779] Dear Sir, Col Laurens, who will have the honor of delivering you this letter, is on his way to South Carolina, on a project,…
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E. D. Townsend, July 25, 1861
HEADQUARTERS ‘OF THE ARMY, Washington, July 25, 1861. Brig. Gen. E. V. SUMNER, U.S. Army, Commanding Department of the Pacific, San Francisco, Cal. : Str: The colonel of ordnance has…
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Henri Mercier to Wm. H. Seward, January 1, 1862
[Translation.] Mr. Merrier to Mr. Seward. Legation of France to the United States, Washington, January, 1862. Sir: H. E. M. Thouvenel wrote to me lately to give my attention to…
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John Jay to Robert R. Livingston, 14 March 1779
Philadelphia 14 March 1779 Dear Rob t . M r . Sands delivered me your Fav r . of the 4 th . Inst. Yesterday. 1 It gave me much…
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Philip Schuyler to John Jay, 5–8 March 1779
Albany March 5 th :[–8 th ] 1779. Sir As more than two Months are elapsed since my Resignation was laid before Congress I hope I shall not be deemed…
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William H. Seward to Henry Mercier, December 31, 1861
Mr. Seward to Mr. Mercier. Department of State, Washington, December 31, 1861. Sir: Adverting to your note of the 23d instant, designating a naval vessel for the purpose of taking…
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HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF OREGON, July 24, 1861
Fort Vancouver, Wash. Ter., July 24, 1861. Respectfully referred to department headquarters. I have removed all the stores from Fort Chehalis, as I did not believe there would be any…
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John Jay to Anthony Benezet, 5 March 1779
Ph a . 22 Feb. u ^ 5 March ^ 1779– Sir Agreable to the Request contained in your favor of the 2 d Ult. I have perused the Pamphlet…
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Robert R. Livingston to John Jay, 4 March 1779
Poughkeepsie 4 th : March 1779 D r : John Your Letter & one I lately rec d . from Morris have given me pain. 1 They have represented me…
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Henri Mercier to William H. Seward, December 23, 1861
[Translation.] Mr. Mercier to Mr. Seward. Legation of France to the United States, Washington, December 23, 1861. Sir: Upon referring to the note which you did me the honor to…
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John Jay to George Washington, 3 March 1779
Philadelphia 3 d . March 1779 1 Dear Sir The opinion that greater advantage results from communicating important Events to the People, in an authentic Manner, than by unauthorized Reports,…
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SPECIAL ORDERS, HDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF THE PACIFIC, July 16, 1861
July 16, 1861. No. 128, } San Francisco, July 16, 1861. 1. The detachment of Company D, Sixth Infantry, posted in Round Valley, will immediately be withdrawn by the commanding…
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John Jay to George Washington, 2 March 1779
Philadelphia 2 d March 1779 Dear Sir Accept my Thanks for your obliging Favor of the 23 Ult. 1 and be pleased to add to the obligation by a Repetition…
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William H. Seward to Henry Mercier, December 11, 1861
Mr. Seward to Mr. Merrier. Department of State, Washington, December 11, 1861. Sir: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your note of the 7th instant, and to…
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George Washington to John Jay, March 1, 1779
Middlebrook [ New Jersey ] March 1, 1779 . Suggests that information from Europe be issued officially rather than circulated casually.
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Charles Lee to John Jay, 27 February 1779
Philadelphia Febry the 27 th 1779 Sir– The negative put by Congress on my request to avail myself of Capt Tolty–s friendship and Sir Henry Clintons kindness throws me into…
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SPECIAL ORDERS, HDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF THE PACIFIC, July 15, 1861
July 15, 1861. No. 126, San Francisco, July 15, 1861. * * * * * * * Il. Under an exigency of the service Capt. R. ©. Drum, assistant adjutant-general,…
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New York Delegates to Alexander McDougall, 20 February 1779
Phila d 20 th . Feb y 1779 Sir We had the Pleasure of receiving your Favor by M r Barclay of the 11 th Instant 1 and beg you…
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Henri Mercier to William H. Seward, December 7, 1861
[Translation.] Mr. Merrier to Mr. Seward,. Legation of France to the United States, Washington, December 7, 1861. Sir: I have received the note you did me the honor to address…
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John Jay to George Clinton, 19 February 1779
Philadelphia 19 th Feb. 1779 Dear Sir Your very friendly Letters of the 10 th : Ult o . and 2 d . & 9 th . Ins t .…