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Sarah Livingston Jay to John Jay, 18 February 1779
[Perspiney, Feb y . 18 th . 1779.–] I thank you my dear M r . Jay, for your kind letters of the 31 st . of Jan y .…
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William Bingham to John Jay, 17 February 1779
S t : Pierre, Martinique, Feb y 17 th , 1779. (Triplicate.) John Jay Esquire, Dear Sir, Above is Copy of my last Respects, since writing of which the Continental…
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William H. Seward to William L. Dayton, November 21, 1862
Mr. Seward to Mr. Dayton. No. 258.] Department of State, Washington, November 21, 1862. Sir: Your despatch of November 6 (No. 220) has been received. The President is very well…
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D. C. Buell, July 8, 1861
SPECIAL ORDERS, ] WAR DEPT., ADJT. GENERAL’S OFFICE, July 8, 1861. No. 181. Washington, July 8, 1861. * * * * * * * 6. Bvt. Capt. Richard C. Drum,…
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John Jay to Robert Morris, 15 February 1779
Philad a : 15 th . Feb y :–1779 Sir When Characters rendered amiable by virtues & important by talents, are exposed to Suspicions & become Subjects of Investigation, the…
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John McKesson to John Jay, 8 February 1779
Poughkeepsie, Feb y 8 th . 1779. Sir I have the Pleasure to inform you that in pursuance of a Resolution of the Assembly on the second, and a concurrent…
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Wm. L. Dayton to William H. Seward, November 6, 1862
Mr. Dayton to Mr. Seward. No. 220.] Paris, November 6, 1862. Sir: The receipt of your circular No. 25 and of despatch No. 237 are hereby acknowledged. I have to-day…
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D. C. Buell, July 5, 1861
San Francisco, July 5, 1861. Hon. HENRY M. MCGILL, Acting Governor of Washington Territory, Olympia, Wash. Ter. : SIR: The general commanding the department directs me to acknowledge the receipt…
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Robert Troup to John Jay, 7 February 1779
Middle Brook, February 7 th , 1779 My dear Sir, In the Conclusion of my last Letter 1 to you I intimated that I should wait for Intelligence from England…
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Robert R. Livingston to John Jay, 3 February 1779
Poughkeepsie 3 rd Feb y 177[9] Dear John The pleasure I felt from your Letter of the 13 th Ult: which I just now rec d : was great in…
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William Bingham to John Jay, 3 February 1779
S t . Pierre Mtque Feb y 3 d 1779 Dear Sir I did myself the honor of writing to you on my arrival here, Since which have not had…
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Seward, to Wm. L. Dayton, November 10, 1862
Mr. Seward to Mr. Dayton. No. 249.] Department of State, Washington, November 10, 1862. Sir: Your despatch of October 23 (No. 214) has been received. The President is pleased with…
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New York Delegates to George Clinton, 3 February 1779
Philad. 3 d . February 1779. Sir Major General Arnold has it in Contemplation to establish a Settlement of Officers and Soldiers who have served with him in the present…
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George Clinton to John Jay, 2 February 1779
Poukeepsie, 2 d . Feb y . 1779.– Dear Sir I wrote you on the 10 th . Ultimo in Answer to your Letters prior to that Date; Since which…
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William H. Seward to Wm. L. Dayton, November 10, 1862
Mr. Seward to Mr. Dayton. No. 248.] Department of State, Washington, November 10, 1862. Sir: Your despatch of the 21st of October, No. 213, has been submitted to the President.…
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SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF OREGON, June 21, 1861
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF OREGON, June 21, 1861. No. 13. Fort Vancouver, Wash. Ter., June 21, 1861. I. In consequence of the threatening attitude of the Indians on…
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Anthony Benezet to John Jay, 2 February 1779
Chesnut Street the 2 nd Feb y . 1779 With affectionate respect, I hereby salute thee, & take the freedom to send thee the inclosed Pamphlet, containing Some Thoughts on…
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Nathanael Greene to John Jay, 1 February 1779
Philadelphia, 1 st : February 1779. Sir, In the different Movements of the Army it frequently happens that the Inhabitants of the Country unavoidably suffer damages of various kinds for…
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William H. Seward to Wm. L. Dayton, November 4, 1862
Mr. Seward to Mr. Dayton. No. 245.] Department of State, Washington, November 4, 1862. Sir: The Steamer having been detained by adverse winds, the incoming mail arrives just at the…
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Horatio Gates to John Jay, 29 January 1779
Boston January 29 th : 1779 Sir, Since I had the Honour to write to Your Excellency upon the Instant, 1 I have received the inclosed intelligence from General Bayley,…