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T. J. Jackson, May 7, 1861
May 7, 1861. Harper’s Ferry, Va., May 7, 1861. Major-General LEE, Commanding Virginia Forces : GENERAL: I forward herewith a statement of the strength of my command at this post,…
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T. J. Jackson, May 6, 1861
Harper’s Ferry, Va., May 6, 1861. General LEE, Commander-in-Chief : GENERAL: I assumed command of this post on Monday last, soon after my arrival here. Since that time I have…
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William H. Seward to Charles Francis Adams, March 2, 1863
Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. No. 500.] Department of State, Washington, March 2, 1863. Sir: Your despatch (No. 332) of the 13th ultimo, relative to remonstrance which you addressed to…
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HEADQUARTERS VIRGINIA FORCES, May 6, 1861
Richmond, Va., May 6, 1861. Lieut. Col. D. A. LANGHORNE, Lynchburg, Va.: COLONEL: In my letter to you of this date you were directed to muster the volunteer companies from…
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Charles Francis Adams to William H. Seward, February 27, 1863
Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. No. 338.] Legation of the United States, London, February 27, 1863. Sir: I now transmit the copy of a note addressed to me by Lord…
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HEADQUARTERS POTOMAC DEPARTMENT, May 5, 1861
Culpeper Court-House, May 5, 1861. Commissioned by the governor, with the sanction of the council, and confirmed by the Convention, in the rank of brigadier-general of volunteers, to date from…
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HEADQUARTERS VIRGINIA FORCES, May 5, 1861
Richmond, Va., May 5, 1861. Maj. Gen. W. Gwynn, Commanding, &c., Norfolk, Va.: Siz: Twenty-five thousand rounds of musket ammunition have been ordered to you, on your requisition for one…
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Charles Francis Adams to William H. Seward, February 26, 1863
[Extracts.] Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. No. 337.] Legation of the United States, London, February 26, 1863. Sir: I omitted last week much notice of the telegram received from you,…
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William H. Seward to Charles Francis Adams, February 26, 1863
Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. No. 487.] Department of State, Washington, February 26, 1863. Sir: Your despatch of the 6th of February (No. 316) has been received, together with a…
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R. E. Lee, May 4, 1861
Richmond, Va., May 4, 1861. Col. GEORGE A. PORTERFIELD, Harper’s Ferry, Va.: COLONEL: You are directed to repair to Grafton, Taylor County, Virginia, and select a position for the troops…