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Philip Schuyler to John Jay, 17 August 1777
Albany August 17 th 1777 Dear Sir This morning I had the pleasure to recieve your favor of the 12 th . Instant. 1 M r . Duane has acknowledged…
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William H. Seward to the diplomatic and consular agents of the United States, May 2, 1862
Mr. Seward to the diplomatic and consular agents of the United States. Department of State, Washington, May 2, 1862. Sir: I have the honor to state, for your information, that…
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Philip Schuyler to John Jay, 4 August 1777
Stilwater August 4 th : 1777 Dear Sir Your Favor inclosing Holt–s papers of the 28 th July I received on my way down from Moses Creek, and you will…
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William H. Seward to William L. Dayton, May 5, 1862
Mr. Seward to Mr. Dayton. No. 149.] Department of State, Washington, May 5, 1862. Sir: As you will be more particularly informed by papers sent herewith, New Orleans is opened…
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James Duane to John Jay, 3 August 1777
[Phila d . 3 d . Aug t . 1777] Dear Sir I enclose you a Letter from France for yourself and another to M r . Platt 1 which…
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William H. Seward to William L. Dayton, May 1, 1862
Mr. Seward to Mr. Dayton. No. 148.] Department of State, Washington. May 1,1862. Sir: The President, as you have been already informed, is directing that measures be taken to mitigate…
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Peter Jay to John Jay, 29 July 1777
FishKill the 29 July 1777 Dear Johny I have recd your letter of the 21 inst. The Evacuation of Ticonderoga is very alarming, I wish it may soon be made…
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William H. Seward to William L. Dayton, April 28, 1862
Mr. Seward to Mr. Dayton. No 146.] Department of State, Washington, April 28, 1862. Sir: You will fully appreciate the importance of the capture of New Orleans, which was effected…
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William H. Seward to William L. Dayton, April 22, 1862
Mr. Seward to Mr. Dayton. No. 141.] Department of State, Washington, April 22, 1862. Sir: Your despatch of March 31 (No. 131) has been received. I have already exhausted in…
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John Jay to Arthur St. Clair, 28 July 1777
Kingston 28 July 1777– Sir Your Letter of the 25 th. : July Inst. 1 which does no less Honour to your Candor, than Reputation Justice to the Reputation of…
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Wm. L. Dayton to William H. Seward, April 22, 1862
[Extracts.] Mr. Dayton to Mr. Seward. No. 141.] Paris, April 22, 1862. Sir: In my despatch No. 137 I fear I did not do full justice to your intentions in…
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Philip Schuyler to John Jay, 27 July 1777
Moses Creek July 27 th 1777 Dear Sir General Arnold who is advanced with two Brigades of Continental troops and the Militia of the County of Albany about two miles…
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Wm. L. Dayton to William H. Seward, April 17, 1862
Mr. Dayton to Mr. Seward. No. 137.] Paris, April 17, 1862. Sir: Your despatches from No. 128 to 135, both inclusive, have been duly received. Through some oversight, I neglected…
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John Jay to Philip Schuyler, 26 July 1777
Kingston 26[–28] July 1777– Dear Sir Your Favor of the 24 Inst covering a Letter from Gen: S t . Clair was delivered to me this Evening. I have sent…
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William H. Seward to Wm. L. Dayton, April 16, 1862
Mr. Seward to Mr. Dayton. No. 139.] Department of State, Washington. April 16, 1862. Sir: Your despatch of March 26 (No. 130) has been submitted to the President. You will…
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William H. Seward to William L. Dayton, April 15, 1862
Mr. Seward to Mr. Dayton. No. 138.] Department of State, Washington. April 15, 1862. Sir: Your despatch of March 25 (No. 129) has been submitted to the President. It relates…
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Arthur St. Clair to John Jay, 25 July 1777
Moses–s Creek, July 25th, 1777 Sir General Schuyler was good enough to read to me part of a letter he received last night from you. 1 I can not recollect…
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William H. Seward to William L. Dayton, April 8, 1862
Mr. Seward to Mr. Dayton. No. 137.] Department of State, Washington, April 8, 1862. Sir: Your despatch of March 19 (No. 128) has been received. It is a source of…
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Philip Schuyler to John Jay, 24 July 1777
Moses Creek four Miles below Fort Edward, July 24 th 1777. 8 O–Clock P.M.– My dear Sir Half an Hour ago I was favored with your–s of the 21 st…
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William H. Seward to William L. Dayton, April 1, 1862
Mr. Seward to Mr. Dayton. No. 136.] Department of State, Washington, April 1, 1862. Sir: Your despatch of March 18 (No. 127) has just been received. I have anticipated the…