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George Washington to Edward Hubbard, 23 April 1756
[Winchester, 23 April 1756] To Ensign Hubbard. commanding at Enocks–s Fort. Sir, It has been determind here in a Council of War, that it would be most advisable for you…
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George Washington to Henry Harrison, 23 April 1756
[Winchester, 23 April 1756] To Captain Henry Harrison. commanding at Edwards–s Fort. Sir, It has been determined here in a Council of War, that it would be most advisable for…
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Charles Carter to George Washington, 22 April 1756
April 22 1756 Dear Sr Your favour without date came to my hands yesterday; from a conversation with Lt Rutherfold I judge it was wrote on sunday last from which…
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George Washington to Charles Carter, 22 April 1756 [letter not found]
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Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams, June 3, 1861
Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. No. 14.] Department of State, Washington, June 3, 1861. Sir: Your despatch of May 17 (No. 1) has been received. Your speech at Liverpool was…
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George Washington to David Bell, 22 April 1756
[Winchester, 22 April 1756] To Captain David Bell. commanding at Conogochiege. Sir, Waggons will be sent down to Conogochiege 1 to bring some provisions to this place. Let the chief…
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George Washington to Robert Dinwiddie, 22 April 1756
[Winchester, 22 April 1756] To the Honorable Robert Dinwiddie, Governor. Honorable Sir, This encloses several letters, and the minutes of a Council of War, which was held upon the receipt…
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Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward, May 31, 1861
Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. No. 4.] Legation of the United States, London, May 31, 1861. Sir: * * * * * * * * * * * * I…
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Landon Carter to George Washington, 21 April 1756
[Sabine Hall, 21 April 1756] Dr Sir Mr Swaringham intending up tomorrow for Winchester 1 gives me an opportunity of expressing my great concern for the Death & Defeat of…
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Mr. Adams to Mr. 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…
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George Washington to Joseph Edwards, 21 April 1756
[Winchester, 21 April 1756] To Mr Edwards. Sir, Captain Harrison informs me, his Provision will fall short in a few days. It is impossible for one 1 at this time…
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Mr. Seward to Mr. 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…
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George Washington to Henry Harrison, 21 April 1756
[Winchester, 21 April 1756] To Captain Harrison, Commanding at Edwards–s. Sir, It is out of my power at this juncture to supply you with any Provision. Therefore I would have…
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George Washington to Edward Hubbard, 21 April 1756
[Winchester, 21 April 1756] To Ensign Hubbard. Commanding at Enock–s-Fort. Sir, You are hereby desired if possible, to retreat with what men and provision you have to Edwards–s; and to…
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Mr. Adams to Mr. 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…
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George Washington to Daniel Fitzhugh, 21 April 1756
[Winchester, 21 April 1756] To Mr Daniel Fitzhugh. Merchant in Fredericksburgh. Sir, You will please, immediately on receipt hereof, to send up upon Horses, what powder belonging to the Country…
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Mr. Dallas to Mr. 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,…
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George Washington to Henry Lee and William Fairfax, 21 April 1756
[Winchester, 21 April 1756] To the Commanding Officers of Prince-William and Fairfax. Gentlemen, I have just now received several Expresses who bring the most shocking accounts of the distressed condition,…
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George Washington to Thomas, Lord Fairfax, 21 April 1756
[Winchester, 21 April 1756] To the Honourable Thomas, Lord Fairfax. My Lord, By several Expresses just arrived from the Officers and Inhabitants between this and Fort Cumberland, their situation seems…
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Mr. Seward to Mr. 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,…