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John Adams to Abigail Adams, 18 June 1775
Phyladelphia June 18. 1775 My Dear This Letter, I presume, will go by the brave and amiable General Washington. Our Army will have a Group of Officers, equal to any…
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Charles Francis Adams to William H. Seward, May 31, 1861
Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. No. 4.] Legation of the United States,London, May 31, 1861. Sir: * * * * * * * * * * * * I have…
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Mr. Dayton to Mr. Seward, April 15, 1863
Mr. Dayton to Mr. Seward No. 299.] Paris, April 15, 1863. Sir: Having learned from the newspapers and a telegraphic despatch the escape of the confederate steamer Japan from Greenock,…
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Abigail Adams to John Adams, 18 June 1775
Sunday June 18 1775 Dearest Friend The Day; perhaps the decisive Day is come on which the fate of America depends. My bursting Heart must find vent at my pen.…
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Charles Francis Adams to William H. Seward, May 21, 1861
Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. No. 2.] Legation of the United States,London, May 21, 1861. Sir: At the close of my last despatch I stated my purpose to ask an…
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Mary Nicolson to Abigail Adams, 16 June 1775
Plymouth June 16 1775 Dear Mrs. Adams I hoped [long?] 1 ere now to have Been at Braintree, but evry circumstance has hitherto been Against me. I have been very…
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William H. Seward to Charles Francis Adams, May 21, 1861
Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. No. 10.] Department of State,Washington, May 21, 1861. Sir: This government considers that our relations in Europe have reached a crisis, in which it is…
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Mr. Seward to Mr. Dayton, April 15, 1863
Mr. Seward to Mr. Dayton No. 331.] Department of State, Washington, April 15, 1863. Sir: Your despatch of March 21 (No. 293) has been received, and I give you my…
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Charles Francis Adams to William H. Seward, May 17, 1861
Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. No. 1.] Legation of the United States,London, May 17, 1861. Sir: I have the satisfaction to announce my safe arrival at this place on Monday…
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Abigail Adams to James Bowdoin, 16 June 1775
Braintree June 16th. 1775 Sir I have the Pleasure of acquainting you that I last Evening recieved Letters from Mr. Adams, 1 wherein he informs me that the Congress are…
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Dallas to William H. Seward, May 2, 1861
Mr. Dallas to Mr. Seward. No. 333.] Legation of the United States,London, May 2, 1861. Sir: In my No. 329 I mentioned having received your Nos. 306 and 307, and…
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Abigail Adams to John Adams, 16 June 1775
Weymouth June [16?] 1775 1 I set down to write to you a monday, but really could not compose myself sufficently: the anxiety I sufferd from not hearing one syllable…
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Mr. Dayton to Mr. Seward, April 9, 1863
Mr. Dayton to Mr. Seward No. 297.] Paris, April 9, 1863. Sir: In a conference with Mr. Drouyn de l’Huys, had this day, he inquired particularly as to our action…
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William H. Seward to C. F. Adams, April 27, 1861
Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. No. 4.] Department of State,Washington, April 27, 1861. Sir: A despatch has just been received from Mr. Dallas, dated the 9th of April instant, the…
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John Adams to Abigail Adams, 11 June 1775
Phyladelphia June 11. 1775 My Dear I have been this Morning to hear Mr. Duffil, 1 a Preacher in this City whose Principles, Prayers and Sermons more nearly resemble those…
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Dallas to William H. Seward, April 9, 1861
Mr. Dallas to Mr. Seward. No. 330.] Legation of the United States,London, April 9, 1861. Sir: Referring to my despatch of the 5th instant, (No. 329,) I have now the…
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Dallas to The Hon. William H. Seward, April 5, 1861
Mr. Dallas to Mr. Seward. No. 329.] Legation of the United States,London, April 5, 1861. Sir: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your despatches, numbered 306 and…
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John Adams to Abigail Adams, 10 June 1775
Phyladelphia June 10th. 1775 My Dear Dr. Church has given me a Lotion, which has helped my Eyes so much that I hope you will hear from me oftener than…
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Mr. Seward to Mr. Dayton, April 8, 1863
Mr. Seward to Mr. Dayton No. 328.] Department of State, Washington, April 8, 1863. Sir: Your despatch of March 20, No. 288, has been received. The account it gives of…
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Dallas to The Hon. the Secretary of State , Washington, March 22, 1861
Mr. Dallas to Mr. Seward. No. 325.] Legation of the United States,London, March 22, 1861. Sir: I have recently had the honor to receive your despatches, numbered 304 and 305.…