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Mr. Wright to Mr. Seward, May 8, 1861
Mr. Wright to Mr. Seward. No. 173.] United States Legation, Berlin, May 8, 1861. Sir: I have, since my return, had a long interview with Baron Von Schleinitz, the minister…
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Mr. Seward to Mr. Judd, March 22, 1861
Mr. Seward to Mr. Judd. No. 1.] Department of State, Washington, March 22, 1861. Sir: Contrary to what usually happens in giving instructions to a minister going abroad, I am…
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George Washington to Charles Dick, September 6, 1755
[Fredericksburg, 6 September 1755] Orders for Mr Commissary Dick You are hereby ordered, to ascertain as near as possible the Country–s Debts, that they may be transmitted to the Governour.…
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Mr. Seward to ministers of the United States in Great Britain, France, Russia, Prussia, Austria, Belgium, Italy, and Denmark, April 24, 1861
Mr. Seward to ministers of the United States in Great Britain, France, Russia, Prussia, Austria, Belgium, Italy, and Denmark. Department of State, Washington, April 24, 1861. CIRCULAR. Sir: The advocates…
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Mr. Seward (Secretary of State) to all the ministers of the United States, March 9, 1861
Mr. Seward (Secretary of State) to all the ministers of the United States. Department of State, Washington, March 9, 1861. CIRCULAR. Sir: My predecessor, in his despatch, number 10, addressed…
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George Washington to Andrew Lewis, September 6, 1755
[Fredericksburg, 6 September 1755] Instructions for Major Lewis. 1st So soon as you arrive in Town, you are to take upon you the Command of the Troops that are Recruited,…
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Mr. Black (Secretary of State) to all the ministers of the United States, February 28, 1861
Mr. Black (Secretary of State) to all the ministers of the United States. Department of State, Washington, February 28, 1861. CIRCULAR. Sir: You are, of course, aware that the election…
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Schedule A., 1861
Schedule A. Executive Mansion, Washington, D. C., 1861. Rev.———— ————. Sir: Having been solicited by Christian ministers, and other pious people, to appoint suitable persons to act as chaplains at…
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Message, December 3, 1861
Message Fellow-citizens of the Senate and House of Representatives: In the midst of unprecedented political troubles, we have cause of great gratitude to God for unusual good health, and most…
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George Washington to Peter Hog, September 6, 1755
[Fredericksburg, 6 September 1755] To Captain Peter Hogg, of the Virginia Regiment. You are hereby Ordered, and strictly commanded, to repair immediately, upon the Receipt of this, to Jackson–s River,…
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Joseph Ball to George Washington, September 5, 1755
Stratford [–by Bow nigh London–] 5th of Septr 1755. Good Couz. It is a Sensible Pleasure to me to hear that you have behaved yourself with such a Martial Spirit…
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John Martin to George Washington, August 30, 1755
30 Augt 1755 Sir The Under Sherif of this County Carries Down three Deserters which were taken up here and as they are of our Brave Blues, 1 I most…
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Robert Orme to George Washington, August 25, 1755
Augt the 25th 1755 My dear George Your Letter 1 gave me infinite Pleasure as every Mark of your Friendship & Remembrance ever will do for believe me I shall…
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George Mason to George Washington, August 21, 1755
Dogues Neck Augt 21st 1755 Dr Sir I fully intended to have waited on You this Evening at Belvoir, but find myself so very unwell after my Ride from Court,…
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Robert Dinwiddie to George Washington, August 14, 1755
Williamsburg Augst 14th 1755 Memo. for Colo. Washington Take a particular Acct of the Clothing at Majr Carlyles & those at Winchester & send me an acct of the Whole.…
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Robert Dinwiddie to George Washington, August 14, 1755
Williamsburg August 14th 1755 Instructions for Colonel George Washington Commander in Chief of the Virginia Regiment. Whereas the French have unjustly invaded His Majesty–s Lands on the Ohio, and have…
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Robert Dinwiddie to George Washington, August 14, 1755
[Williamsburg, 14 August 1755] Robert Dinwiddie Esqr. His Majesty–s Lt Gr &ca To George Washington Esqr. By Virtue of H: Majesty–s Royal Com[missi]o[n] & Instructs. appointg me Lt Gr &…
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George Washington to Charles Lewis, August 14, 1755
[Mount Vernon, 14 August 1755] To Charles Lewis Esqr. Caroline Cty Dear Sir I return most you my unfeigned thanks for your hearty demonstrations expressions of Friendship, in & kind…
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George Washington to Warner Lewis, August 14, 1755
[Mount Vernon, 14 August 1755] To Warner Lewis Esqr. Gloucester Cty Dear Sir After returning the you my most sincere, and grateful thanks for your kind condolance on my late…
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George Washington to Mary Ball Washington, August 14, 1755
[Mount Vernon, 14 August 1755] To Mrs Washington near Frederickg Honourd Madam If it is in my power to avoid going to the Ohio again, I shall, but if the…