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Charles Francis Adams to William H. Seward, September 8, 1863
[Extracts.] Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. No. 492.] Legation of the United States, London, September 8, 1863. Sir: At the last moment on Saturday I sent you a despatch by…
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F. J. Porter to CHAMBERSBURG, PA., June 14, 1861, June 14, 1861
Chambersburg, Pa., June 14, 1861. Sir: The commanding general instructs me to inform you that as soon as he can move his force, so as to strike a blow on…
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GENERAL ORDERS, ADJT. AND INSP. GENERALâS OFFICE, June 30, 1864
GENERAL ORDERS, ADJT. AND INSP. GENERAL’S OFFICE, June 30, 1864. No. 57. Richmond, June 30, 1864. I. Persons between eighteen and forty-five years of age will not be permitted to…
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William H. Seward to Charles Francis Adams, September 7, 1863
Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. No. 701.] Department of State, Washington, September 7, 1863. Sir: We continue to have favorable reports of our military and naval operations. Fort Sumter has…
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CONFEDERATE STATES OF AMERICA, WAR DEPARTMENT, June 29, 1864
Richmond, Va., June 29, 1864. General 8S. D. LEE, Meridian, Miss.: Experience of the mischiefs resulting in many ways from authority to raise new organizations within the enemy’s lines, concurring…
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Unknown to Ebenezer Don Carlos Townsend, June 14, 1861
Chambersburg, Pa., June 14, 1861. Your note of 13th received by Lieut. O. B. Cannot cross at time indicated. Will give notice in time to make diversion. See lctter of…
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CONFEDERATE STATES OF AMERICA, WAR DEPARTMENT, June 18, 1864
Richmond, Va., June 18, 1864. General HOWELL CoBB, Macon, Ga.: Governor Brown’s exemption must be restricted to the terms of the law, which requires a certificate of the necessity of…
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Benj. F. Butler to Hpgrs. DEPARTMENT NORTHEASTERN VIRGINIA, June 13, 1861
Fort Monroe, Va., June 13, 1861. Col. J. B. MAGRUDER, Commanding the Forces at Yorktown, &e.: Sir: Your favor of June 12, by Captain Davies, with a flag of truce,…
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GENERAL ORDERS, ADJT. AND INSP. GENERALâS OFFICE, June 18, 1864
GENERAL ORDERS, ADJT. AND INSP. GENERAL’S OFFICE, June 18, 1864. No. 54. Richmond, June 18, 1864. I. The act of Congress providing for the establishment and payment of claims for…
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William H. Seward to Charles Francis Adams, September 5, 1863
Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. No. 700.] Department of State, Washington, September 5, 1863. Sir: Your despatch of August 20 has been submitted to the President. * * * *…