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John Adams to Isaac Smith Sr., 17 July 1776
Philadelphia July 17. 1776 Sir Your Letter of the Eighth contains Intelligence of an interesting Nature to the Public as well as to me, and my Family in particular.–The Small…
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W. H. Seward to Bradford R. Wood, May 1, 1861
Mr. Seward to Mr. Wood. No. 2.] Department of State,Washington, May 1, 1861. Sir: The one subject in all our foreign relations which most anxiously engages the President’s attention is…
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Enclosure: John Hancock to John Adams, 16 July 1776
Philada. Tuesday Eveng. 16 July 1776 Sir On a Visit to Mrs. Yard this Evening I was inform–d by her that your Lady and Children propos–d to go into Boston,…
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W. H. Seward to Edward de Stoeckl, September 7, 1861
Mr. Seward to Mr. De Stoeckl. Department of State,Washington, September 7, 1861. The Secretary of State of the United States is authorized by the President to express to Mr. De…
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John Adams to Abigail Adams, 16 July 1776
Philadelphia July 16. 1776 In a Letter from your Uncle Smith, and in another from Mr. Mason which I received by this days Post 1 I am informed that you…
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W. H. Seward to Cassius M. Clay, September 3, 1861
Mr. Seward to Mr. Clay. No. 13.] Department of State,Washington, September 3, 1861. Sir: Your despatch of the 3d of August (No. 5) has been received. I have been quite…
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John Adams to Abigail Adams, 15 July 1776
Philadelphia July 15. 1776 My very deserving Friend, Mr. Gerry, setts off, tomorrow, for Boston, worn out of Health, by the Fatigues of this station. He is an excellent Man,…
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W. H. Seward to Cassius M. Clay, August 12, 1861
Mr. Seward to Mr. Clay. No. 12.] Department of State,Washington, August 12, 1861. Sir: Your despatch of 21st of June (No. 4) has been received. The account which it gives…
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Abigail Adams to John Adams, 13 July 1776
Boston July 13 1776 I must begin with apoligising to you for not writing since the 17 of June. I have really had so many cares upon my Hands and…
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Cassius M. Clay to W. H. Seward, August 3, 1861
Mr. Clay to Mr. Seward. No. 5.] St. Petersburg, August 3, 1861. Sir: * * * * * * * A few days since I laid before Prince Gortchacow the…
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John Adams to Abigail Adams, 11 July 1776
Philadelphia July 11. 1776 You seem to be situated in the Place of greatest Tranquility and Security, of any upon the Continent. . . . 1 I may be mistaken…
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W. H. Seward to Cassius M. Clay, July 9, 1861
Mr. Seward to Mr. Clay. No. 9.] Department of State,Washington, July 9, 1861. Sir: Mr. Appleton’s despatch of May 22, (June 3,) No. 18, has been received. It contains the…
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C. M. Clay to W. H. Seward, June 21, 1861
Mr. Clay to Mr. Seward. No. 4.] St. Petersburg, Russia, June 21, 1861. Sir: * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *…
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John Adams to Abigail Adams, 10 July 1776
June [ i.e. July ] 10. 1776 You will see by the Newspapers, which I from time to time inclose, with what Rapidity, the Colonies proceed in their political Maneuvres.…
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Isaac Smith Sr. to John Adams, 8 July 1776
Boston July 8th. 1776 Mr. Adams You will hear by this Conveyance, itts probable that the small pox is likely to spread here chiefly by Innoculation As 4. or 500.…
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W. H. Seward to C. M. Clay, July 8, 1861
Mr. Seward to Mr. Clay. No. 8.] Department of State,Washington, July 8, 1861. Sir: Your despatch No. 3, dated June 7, was duly received, and the intelligence of your safe…
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Cassius M. Clay to W. H. Seward, June 7, 1861
Mr. Clay to Mr. Seward. Legation of the United States,St. Petersburg, Russia, June 7, 1861. Sir: * * * * * * * * * I find here your letters…
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John Adams to Abigail Adams, 7 July 1776
Philadelphia July 7. 1776 It is worth the while of a Person, obliged to write as much as I do, to consider the Varieties of Style. . . . 1…
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John Appleton to William H. Seward, May 22, 1861
Mr. Appleton to Mr. Seward. No. 18.] Legation of the United States,St. Petersburg, May 22, (June 3,) 1861. Sir: I have the honor to enclose copies, which I have received…
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Wm. H. Seward to C. M. Clay, May 21, 1861
Mr. Seward to C. M. Clay. No. 4.] Department of State,Washington, May 21, 1861. Sir: We have received Mr. Appleton’s despatch of the 8th of April, (No. 16.) The manner…