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Jacob S. Haldeman to William H. Seward, July 4, 1861
Mr. Haldeman to Mr. Seward. No. 3.] Legation of the United States,Stockholm, July 4, 1861. Sir: I have the honor, in reply to your circular of May 20, to inform…
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John Adams to Abigail Adams, 13 January 1777
Hartford Jan. 13. 1777 The Riding has been so hard and rough, and the Weather so cold that We have not been able to push farther than this Place. My…
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Jacob S. Haldeman to Wm. H. Seward, June 14, 1861
Mr. Haldeman to Mr. Seward. No. 1.] Legation of the United States,Stockholm, June 14, 1861. Sir: * * * * * * * * Yesterday I called, by appointment, upon…
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John Adams to Abigail Adams, 9 January 1777
Dedham January 9. 1777 My dear The irresistable Hospitality of Dr. Sprague and his Lady has prevailed upon me, and my worthy Fellow Traveller, to put up at his happy…
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Mercy Otis Warren to Abigail Adams, 1 December 1776
Plimouth Dec. 1st. 1776 It is A Long time since I had the Happiness of hearing from my Braintree Friends. Dos my dear Mrs. Adams think I am Indebted a…
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Angel to William H. Seward, June 10, 1861
Mr. Angel to Mr. Seward. No. 83.] Legation of the United States,Stockholm, June 10, 1861. * * * * * * * * * In the contest in which we…
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Mercy Otis Warren to Abigail Adams, 15 October 1776
October 15 1776 Nothing but the Greatest affection for my dear Mrs. Adams Would Induce me to Break over the Avocations of this busey Morning, and to quit the Conversation…
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Angel to William H. Seward, June 4, 1861
Mr. Angel to Mr. Seward. No. 79.] Legation of the United States,Stockholm, June 4, 1861. Sir: In my conference with Count Manderstrom to-day I was informed that no application has…
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Angel to Wm. H. Seward, May 30, 1861
Mr. Angel to Mr. Seward. No. 77.] Legation of the United States,Stockholm, May 30, 1861. Sir: * * * * * * * * * Herewith I beg permission to…
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John Adams to Abigail Adams, 11 October 1776
Philadelphia Octr. 11. 1776 I suppose your Ladyship has been in the Twitters, for some Time past, because you have not received a Letter by every Post, as you used…
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Angel to William H. Seward, May 22, 1861
Mr. Angel to Mr. Seward. No. 76.] Legation of the United States,Stockholm, May 22, 1861. * * * * * * * * * The Swedish law is very strict…
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John Adams to Abigail Adams, 8 October 1776
Oct. 8. 76 I ought to acknowledge with Gratitude, your constant Kindness in Writing to me, by every Post. Your favour of Septr. 29. came by the last. I wish…
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William H. Seward to E. Joy Morris, August 28, 1861
Mr. Seward to Mr. Morris. No. 3.] Department of State,Washington, August 28, 1861. Sir: The despatch of Mr. Brown, secretary of legation, (No. 10,) dated July 17, has been received.…
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John Adams to Abigail Adams, 7 October 1776
Octr: 7th: 1776 I have been here, untill I am stupified. If I set down to write even to you, I am at a Loss what to write. We expect…
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John Adams to Abigail Adams, 5 October 1776
Oct. 5. 1776 Mr. Eliot brought me yours of Septr. 21, this day. My Health is rather better than worse. The cool Weather, in conjunction with my Ride to Staten…
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Brown to William H. Seward, July 17, 1861
Mr. Brown to Mr. Seward. No. 10.] Legation of the United States of America,Constantinople, July 17, 1861. Sir: * * * * * * * * I have had several…
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Brown to William H. Seward, June 12, 1861
Mr. Brown to Mr. Seward. No. 4.] Legation of the United States of America,Constantinople, June 12, 1861. Sir: I have had the honor to receive your circular of the 6th…
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John Adams to Abigail Adams, 4 October 1776
Philadelphia Octr: 4th: 1776 I am seated, in a large Library Room, with Eight Gentlemen round about me, all engaged in Conversation. Amidst these Interruptions, how shall I make it…
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Brown to William H. Seward, June 11, 1861
Mr. Brown to Mr. Seward. Legation of the United States,Constantinople, June 11, 1861. * * * * * * * * * I do not believe that any agents of…
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Brown to William H. Seward, May 29, 1861
Mr. Brown to Mr. Seward. No. 2.] Legation of the United States of America,Constantinople, May 29, 1861. Sir: * * * * * * * * * I had the…