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17,141 lettersMr. Adams to Mr. Seward. No. 148.] Legation of the United States, London, April 25, 1862. Sir: In consequence of the necessity of another removal of the legation, which has…
[Philadelphia, 29 May 1775] Friends and Countrymen , Alarmed by the designs of an arbitrary Ministry to extirpate the Rights and liberties of all America, a sense of common danger…
Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. No. 146.] Legation of the United States, London, April 24, 1862. Sir: Since the date of my last, despatches from the department, numbered from 218…
[New York, 17 April 1775] Gent We have rec d . your friendly ^ Your ^ Letter of the 6 th : March Inst. 1 and haves ^ been ^…
Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. No. 235.] Department of State, Washington, April 19, 1862. Sir: Your despatch of April 3 (No. 140) has been submitted to the President, together with…
[New York, 1 January 1775] Providence I confess has conferred Blessings upon me with a liberal hand and my days glide on thro this vale of Tears without Pain or…
[Philadelphia, c. 18 November 1774] Gentlemen: The polite and respectful terms in which you are pleased to communicate your approbation of our conduct, in an important office, demand our most…
Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. No. 232.] Department of State, Washington, April 16, 1862. Sir: Your despatch No. 137, the receipt of which has already been acknowledged, is accompanied by…
New York 7th November 1774. Gentlemen, When our common Liberties are invaded, our dearest Rights in Danger, and a whole Continent loudly called upon to defend and secure themselves against…
Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. No. 144.] Legation of the United States, London, April 16, 1862. Sir: I have this morning received despatches from the department numbered from 214 to…
[Philadelphia 24 Sept r . 1774] Dear Vardill The Rec t . of your Letter (which M r Laight kindly forwarded to this Place) was exceedingly grateful to me. 1…
Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. No. 228.] Department of State, Washington, April 14, 1862. Sir: Your despatch of the 27th of March, (No. 135,) has been considered by the President.…
[N York 22 d June 1774] Sir I was much surprised last Evening on being informed that in your speech of yesterday at the Coffee house (the Conclusion of which…
[Extract.] Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. No. 142.] Legation of the United States, London, April 11, 1862. SIR: ** * * * * * * * I transmit herewith the…
Yonkers July 1 st . [1774]. 1 You will I hope my dear & amiable friend Excuse my not writing to you before. I have several times been prevented from…
Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. No. 226.] Department of State, Washington, April 8, 1862. Sir: Your despatch of March 20, No. 132, is before me. It brings information of no…
[NYork 23 d May 1774–] Dear Vardil In a Town filled with Politics, and with a Mind crouded with many indigested Ideas, I have taken up my Pen in order…
New York May 23 d : 1774 Gentlemen. The alarming Measures of the British Parliament relative to your ancient and respectable Town which has so long been the Seat of…
Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. No. 225.] Department of State, Washington, April 4, 1862. Sir: I regret to be obliged to revert to a subject upon which I have already…
Rye the 31 st : January 1774– S r : My son having informed me of his Inclination of being connected in your Family, and your favourable Reception of his…