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Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward, March 6, 1862
[Extracts.] Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. No. 125.] Legation of the United States, London, March 6, 1862. Sir: Only this morning have I received the despatches by the steamer America,…
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Thomas Gage to George Washington, 10 May 1756
Schenectady [N.Y.] May 10th 1756. Dear Colonel, I received your obliging Favor of The 14th of April, a few Days ago; 1 & return you many Thanks for the good…
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George Washington to Denis McCarty, 10 May 1756
[Winchester, 10 May 1756] To Ensign Denis McCarty, of the Virginia Regiment. You are hereby ordered to proceed to Conogochieg with the party under your command; which being composed of…
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Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams, February 28, 1862
[Confidential.] Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. No. 197.] Department of State, Washington, February 28, 1862. Sir: The successes of the Union army in the west having brought the whole of…
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George Washington to Robert Stewart, 10 May 1756
[Winchester, 10 May 1756] To Captain Robert Stewart. of the Light Horse, at Conogochieg. Sir, I have received yours this morning; 1 and wonder you were not more explicit in…
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Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward, February 21, 1862
Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. No. 123.] Legation of the United States, London, February 27, 1862. Sir: In consequence of information furnished to me by the consul of the United…
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William Fairfax to George Washington, 9 May 1756
Alexandria 9th May 1756 Dear Sir Your Letter to the Governor, G. Fx, and what accompanied them from Colo. Carlyle &c. describing the calamitous State & Condition of Hampshire &…
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Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams, February 19, 1862
Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. No. 190.] Department of State, Washington, February 19, 1862. Sir: Your despatch of January 31, (No. 109,) has been received. I was just about instructing…
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George William Fairfax to George Washington, 9 May 1756
Alexandria May 9th 1756 Dear Sir Upon hearing the many Alarming Accots at Williamsburg, I hasten–d away as soon as possible, tho. there was some particur Acts I should have…
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Robert Dinwiddie to George Washington, 8 May 1756
Williamsburg May 8th 1756 Sir Your Letter of the 3d I recd Yesterday, & observe its Contents. I have recd the Indian Scalp & I doubt not but many more…
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George Washington to Robert Stewart, 8 May 1756
[Winchester, 8 May 1756] To Captain Robert Stewart. at Maidstone. Sir, I received yours by the Bearer 1 –As neither Captain Bell nor Captain Gist, can make out regular pay-rolls…
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Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams, February 11, 1862
[Confidential.] Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. No. 187bis.] Department of State, Washington, February 11, 1862. Sir: It is represented to us that equally in Great Britain and in France the…
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George Washington to William Stark, 7 May 1756
[Winchester, 7 May 1756] To Lieutenant William Stark. of the Virginia Regiment. Sir, You are hereby ordered to proceed immediately to Edwards–s Fort, to relieve Ensign Hubbard: and acquaint him,…
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George Washington to Henry Woodward, 5 May 1756
[Winchester, 5 May 1756] To Captain Henry Woodward. Commanding a Scouting party, now on Back-Creek. Sir, I was not a little surprized to hear of the misbehaviour of your party…
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Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams, February 17, 1862
Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. No. 186.] Department of State, Washington, February 17, 1862. Sir: The interval between the reception of your last despatches and the departure of the mail…
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William Fairfax to George Washington, 4 May 1756
At Capt. Dansie–s 1 4. May 1756 Sir Your Letter by Butler the Express was presented by the Governor & read in Council and immediately after Sent to the Ho.…
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George Washington to Robert Stewart, 4 May 1756
[Winchester, 4 May 1756] To Captain Robert Stewart, at Conogochieg. Sir, You are to acquaint Captain Woodward, that it is my Orders that he Escort the provision-waggons from Conogochieg. 1…
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George Washington to Nathaniel Milner, 4 May 1756
[Winchester, 4 May 1756] To Ensign Milner. You are hereby ordered to proceed to Cunningham-Fort, and there to use your utmost endeavours to engage one or two good woodsmen to…
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George Washington to Nicholas Minor, 4 May 1756
[Winchester, 4 May 1756] To Captain Nicholas Minor of the Fairfax Militia. Sir, You are hereby ordered to proceed with the Detachment under your command, as far as Colonel Henry…
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George Washington to James Hamilton, 4 May 1756
[Winchester, 4 May 1756] To Captain James Hamilton; of the Fairfax Militia. Sir, You are hereby ordered to repair with the Detachment under your command, to Job Pearsals and John…