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William H. Seward to Horatio J. Perry, January 14, 1862
Mr. Seward to Mr. Perry. No. 1.] Department of State, Washington, January 14, 1862. Sir: Your despatch of December 21 (No. 15) has been received. The President directs me to…
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WAR DEPARTMENT, October 12, 1861
October 12, 1861. October 12, 1861.* Col. JUSTUS STEINBERGER, Washington, D. 0.: SIR: At the request of Col. W. H. Wallace, late Governor of Washington Territory, you are hereby authorized…
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William H. Seward to Bayard Taylor, November 24, 1862
Mr. Seward to Mr. Taylor. No. 6.] Department of State, Washington, November 24, 1862. Sir: Your despatch of October 25 (No. 15) has been submitted to the President. Whether we…
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SPECIAL ORDERS, HDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF THE PACIFIC, October 11, 1861
October 11, 1861. No. 191 } San Francisco, October 11, 1861. I. Lieut. Col. Albemarle Cady, Seventh Regiment of Infantry, is assigned to the command of the District of Oregon,…
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William H. Seward to Bayard Taylor, November 22, 1862
Mr. Seward to Mr. Taylor. No. 5.] Department of State, Washington, November 22, 1862. Sir: Your very interesting despatch of October 29 (No. 16) has been submitted to the President.…
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GENERAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF THE PACIFIC, October 2, 1861
GENERAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF THE PACIFIC, October 2, 1861. No. 23. San Francisco, October 2, 1861. In compliance with instructions received from the General-in-Chief, the following movements of…
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BAYARD TAYLOR, Chargé d’Affaires to William H. Seward, October 29, 1862
[Extracts.] Mr. Taylor to Mr. Seward. No. 16.] Legation of the United States, St. Petersburgh, October 29, 1862. Sir: I have the honor to report to you that, immediately after…
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JENERAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF THE PACIFIC, October 1, 1861
JENERAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF THE PACIFIC, October 1, 1861. No. 22. San Francisco, October 1, 1861. Lieut. Col. Edwin B. Babbitt, deputy quartermaster-general, having reported at these headquarters,…
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BAYARD TAYLOR, Chargé d’ Affaires to William H. Seward, October 25, 1862
Mr. Taylor to Mr. Seward. No. 15.] Legation of the United States, St. Petersburg, October 25, 1862. Sir: I have the honor to report to you the promulgation of a…
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WAR DEPARTMENT, October 1, 1861
October 1, 1861. October 1, 1861. General E. V. SUMNER, Commanding Department of the Pacific, San Francisco, Cal. : SIR: I have the honor to transmit herewith a letter from…