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Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams, January 31, 1862
Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. No. 112.] Department of State, Washington, January 31, 1862. Sir: I learn from reports received at the Navy Department from the commander of the American…
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George Washington to Charles Dick, September 20, 1755
[Fort Cumberland, Md., 20 September 1755] Sir You are hereby desir–d, to give in an exact return of all the cloathing of every kind, Arms of all sorts, Ammunition Provision–s…
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Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward, January 24, 1862
Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. No. 105.] Legation of the United States London, January 24, 1862. Sir: The only event of any importance connected with American affairs that has happened…
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George Washington to Andrew Montour, September 19, 1755
[Fort Cumberland, Md., 19 September 1755] To Captain Montour. Sir, The number of the Virginia Forces is considerably augmented, and I have again taken them under my Command. I am…
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John Defever to George Washington, September 18, 1755
Fort Cumberland [Md.] Sept. 18th 1755 Sir Return of the stores Belonging to the Royal Trane of Artillery Left at Fort Cumberland: viz: Your Humble Servant John Defever
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Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward, January 17, 1862
[Extract.] Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. No. 103.] Legation of the United States, London, January 17, 1862. SIR: * * * * * * * * * * * *…
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Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward, December 27, 1861
Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. No. 95.] Legation of the United States ,London, December 27, 1861. Sir: Although many of the leading presses zealously continue their efforts to keep up…
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George Washington to Thomas Cocke, September 18, 1755
[Fort Cumberland, Md., 18 September 1755] To Captain Cocke of the Virginia Regiment. Whereas the Service Requires a number of Men to be Raised with all convenient Dispatch: You are…
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George Washington to Hancock Eustace, September 18, 1755
[Fort Cumberland, Md., 18 September 1755] To Lieutenant Eustace, of the Virginia Regiment. You are, until further Orders, appointed to act as Lieutenant in Captain Joshua Lewis–s Company, and are…
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Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams, December 13, 1861
Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. No. 144.] Department of State, Washington, December 13, 1861. Sir: Your despatch of November 22, No. 75, was duly received. We shall hear what Lord…
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George Washington to Joshua Lewis, September 18, 1755
[Fort Cumberland, Md., 18 September 1755] To Captain Joshua Lewis, of the Virginia Regiment. Whereas the Service Requires a number of Men to be Raised, with all convenient Dispatch–You are…
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Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward, November 29, 1861
Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. No. 81.] Legation of the United States, London, November 29, 1861. Sir: I have the honor to transmit herewith the copy of a note addressed…
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John Jones to George Washington, September 17, 1755
Conocagea [Md.] Septr 17 1755 Sir: Its impossible to Return an exact Accot of whats on hand as to perticulars, 1 I haveg no delivery nor could not get any.…
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Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward, November 22, 1861
Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. No. 75.] Legation of the United States, London, November 22, 1861. Sir: I have the honor to transmit a copy of a note of Lord…
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Robert Dinwiddie to George Washington, September 17, 1755
[Williamsburg] Septr 17th 1755 Sir I recd yrs of the 11th 1 with Acct of the Clothg & Provis[ion]s I suppose You will find some more Clothg at Winchester for…
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Message., December 1, 1862.
Message. Fellow-citizens of the Senate and House of Representatives : Since your last annual assembling another year of health and bountiful harvests has passed. And while it has not pleased…
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George Washington to David Bell, September 15, 1755
[Winchester, 15 September 1755] Instructions for the Commanding Officer at Winchester. 1 1st So soon as you arrive in Town, you are hereby Ordered to take upon yourself the Command…
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George Washington to David Bell, September 15, 1755
[Winchester, 15 September 1755] To Captain Bell, or either of his Subalterns. If it happens that I am not in Winchester when you arrive there with your Recruits; You are…
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Mr. Seward to Mr. Judd, October 21, 1861
Mr. Seward to Mr. Judd. No. 16.] Department of State, Washington, October 21, 1861. Sir: Your despatch of September 24 (No. 8) has been received. It treats of many matters…
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George Washington to John Jones, September 15, 1755
[Winchester, 15 September 1755] To Mr John Johnes, at Conogogee. Sir, I have sent the Bearer (of the Light Horse) to desire an exact Return of all the Things and…