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Thomas Jefferson to William Preston, August 18, 1768
Staunton Aug. 18. 1768. Dear Sir I sit down to petition your suffrage in favor of a friend, whose virtues and abilities have made him such to me, and will…
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Letters to William Preston
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Thomas Jefferson to William Preston, August 7, 1779
Aug. 7. 1779. Sir You are desired to call together your feild officers and in conjunction with them to recommend to the Executive a Lieutenant and an Ensign to take…
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Thomas Jefferson to William Preston, October 15, 1779
Williamsburg Oct. 15. 1779. Sir Having heard the disagreeable news of your illness, and that there was a doubt whether you would recover in time to attend to the duties…
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Thomas Jefferson to William Preston, October 22, 1779
Williamsburg Oct. 22. 1779. Sir Mrs. Byrd the other day inclosed to me copies of two entries under your hand, the one for 1000 acres at and near the Lead…
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William H. Seward to William Preston, 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 to…
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Thomas Jordan to William Preston, June 18, 1862
Tupelo, June 18 1862. Brig. Gen. WILLIAM PRESTON, Commanding Reserve Division, Army of the Mississippi: GENERAL: I am instructed to communicate the following instructions for your guidance: You will proceed…