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William H. Seward to William L. Dayton, February 13, 1864
Mr. Seward to Mr. Dayton No. 481.] Department of State, Washington, February 13, 1864. I have already let you know that Congress and the people of this country are very…
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Letters about Civil War
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Unknown to Edwin McMasters Stanton, June 1, 1862
Near Strasburg, June 1, 1862. Your telegram of this date received at 5 oâclock. The skirmish of this morning was confined to infantry and artillery of our advance and lasted…
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Unknown, June 1, 1862
HEADQUARTERS, Five miles from Strasburg, June 1, 1862. Our advance reached this point last night; became engaged this morning. Main body reached here at 10 a, m. to-day. Advance is…
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William H. Seward to William L. Dayton, February 12, 1864
Mr. Seward to Mr. Dayton No. 479.] Department of State, Washington, February 12, 1864. Sir: Referring to my previous despatches, Nos. 461, 465, 472, and 478, which relate to the…
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William L. Dayton to William H. Seward Secretary of State, February 11, 1864
Mr. Dayton to Mr. Seward No. 420.] Paris, February 11, 1864. Sir: My despatch to Mr. Drouyn de l’Huys, of February 2, notifying him that, should the Rappahannock be permitted,…
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Unknown to Abraham Lincoln, May 31, 1862
Wardensville, May 31, 1862. Your telegram of 31st [30th?] received. Main column at this place. Roads heavy and weather terrible. Heavy storm of rain most of yesterday and all last…
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William H. Seward to William L. Dayton, February 10, 1864
Mr. Seward to Mr. Dayton No. 478.] Department of State, Washington, February 10, 1864. Sir: Referring to my communication of the 8th instant, No. 472, respecting the imprisonment of J.…
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Unknown to Edwin M. Stanton, May 30, 1862
May 30, 1862. May 30, 1862. Colonel Latham, with a detachment of the Second Virginia, and a company of Connecticut Cavalry, under Captain Fish, who were sent to Saverâs River,…
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William H. Seward to William L. Dayton, February 8, 1864
Mr. Seward to Mr. Dayton No. 476.] Department of State, Washington, February 8, 1864. Sir: I have to acknowledge the receipt of your despatch of the 21st ultimo, No. 402,…
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Unknown to Henry W. Halleck, May 28, 1862
HEADQUARTERS IN THE FIELD, May 28, 1862. May 28, 1862—6 a. m. (Received 10.50 a. m.) My troops were not in condition to execute your order otherwise than has been…