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Carl Schurz to William H. Seward, October 20, 1861
Mr. Schurz to Mr. Seward. No. 33.] Legation of the United States,Madrid, October 20, 1861. Sir: Last night I called upon Mr. Calderon, for the purpose of reading to him…
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Abigail Adams to John Adams, 17 June 1776
Plimouth June 17 [ 1776 ] a remarkable Day I this day Received by the Hands of our Worthy Friend a large packet, which has refreshed and comforted me. Your…
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Carl Schurz to William H. Seward, October 17, 1861
Mr. Schurz to Mr. Seward. No. 30.] Legation of the United States,Madrid, October 17, 1861. Sir: After having waited for the arrival of your despatch No. 30 until yesterday, I…
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John Adams to Abigail Adams, 16 June 1776
June 16. 1776 Yesterday was to me a lucky Day, as it brought me two Letters from you, one dated May 27. and the other June 3d. Dont be concerned,…
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Carl Schurz to William H. Seward, October 9, 1861
Mr. Schurz to Mr. Seward. No. 27.] Legation of the United States,Madrid, October 9, 1861. Sir: * * * * * * * * * After having closed our conversation…
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William H. Seward to Carl Schurz, September 18, 1861
Mr. Seward to Mr. Schurz, with accompaniments. No. 30.] Department of State,Washington, September 18, 1861. Sir: I write this despatch with a view that you shall ask permission of Mr.…
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Mary Palmer to John Adams, 15 June 1776
Germantown June 15th 1776 Saturday Sir You will wonder at recieving a Letter from one who is very far from being Sufficiently qualified to write to a Member of the…
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William H. Seward to Carl Schurz, September 5, 1861
Mr. Seward to Mr. Schurz. No. 28.] Department of State,Washington, September 5, 1861. Sir: Your despatch No. 7, dated August 6, has been received. I can very well understand that…
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John Adams to Peter Boylston Adams, 15 June 1776
Philadelphia June 15. 1776 My dear Brother I have an Account of the Politicks of the Town of Braintree; but it is an imperfect one. I wish you would write…
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William H. Seward to Carl Schurz, September 3, 1861
Mr. Seward to Mr. Schurz. No. 26.] Department of State,Washington, September 3, 1861. Sir: Your despatch No. 6, under the date of August 6, has been received. Your note written…
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Zabdiel Adams to John Adams, 9 June 1776
Harvard June 9th 1776 1 Much Honored & dear Sir Having a very Convenient opportunity of Conveying a Line to you, by the Revd. Mr. Whitney (who being an invalid,…
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William H. Seward to Carl Schurz, August 20, 1861
Mr. Seward to Mr. Schurz. No. 23.] Department of State,Washington, August 20, 1861. Sir: Your despatch of the 22d July, No. 5, has been received. The reduction of imposts on…
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John Adams to Abigail Adams, 3 June 1776
Philadelphia June 3. 1776 The last Evening, Mess. Adams, P [aine] and G [erry] and my self, by Agreement waited on the P [resident] at his House, in order to…
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William H. Seward to Carl Schurz, August 15, 1861
Mr. Seward to Mr. Schurz. No. 21.] Department of State,Washington, August 15, 1861. Sir: Mr. Perry’s despatch, No. 13, dated July 12, was delayed, and only came to hand simultaneously…
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Señor Don Gabriel Garcia y Tassara to William H. Seward, August 9, 1861
Mr. Tassara to Mr. Seward. Legation of Spain at Washington,Washington, August 9, 1861. The undersigned, envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary of her Catholic Majesty, has the honor to bring to…
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Abigail Adams to John Adams, 3 June 1776
June 3. 1776 I received by Mr. Church a few lines from you; I wish to hear from you every opportunity tho you say no more than that you are…
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William H. Seward to Carl Schurz, August 8, 1861
Mr. Seward to Mr. Schurz. No. 18.] Department of State,Washington, August 8, 1861. Sir: Your despatch of July 15 (No. 2) has been received. Your conduct in regard to your…
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Carl Schurz to William H. Seward, August 5, 1861
Mr. Schurz to Mr. Seward. No. 6.] Legation of the United States,Madrid, August 5, 1861. Sir: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your despatches Nos. 10, 11,…
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John Adams to Abigail Adams, 2 June 1776
June 2. 1776 1 Yesterday I dined with Captain Richards, the Gentleman who made me the present of the brass Pistolls. We had Cherries, Strawberries and Green Peas in Plenty.…
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Carl Schurz to William H. Seward, July 22, 1861
Mr. Schurz to Mr. Seward. No. 5.] Legation of the United States,Madrid, July 22, 1861. Sir: I have the honor to enclose a copy of the royal order of the…