Mr. Seward to Mr. Mercier. Department of State, Washington, February 20, 1862. Sir: I have carefully considered the suggestions concerning the artificial obstacles made in Charleston harbor, presented by you…
Washington City, August 8, 1861. First Regiment Oregon Rifles : For reasons satisfactory to the Department, the acceptance given you has been revoked. It is preferred that the men enlisted…
Mr. Seward to Mr. Mercier. Department of State, Washington, February 10, 1862. Sir: Your note of January last was duly received. It calls my attention to the embarrassments which weigh…
Mr. Seward to Mr. Mercier. Department of State, Washington, February 7, 1862. Sir: I cannot deny myself the pleasure of expressing to you the gratification with which the President has…
SPECIAL ORDERS, ) HDQRS. DEPARTMENT OF THE PACIFIC, August 3, 1861. No. 139. } San Francisco, August 3, 1861. 1. Capt. Frederick Myers, assistant quartermaster, will relieve Capt. Ralph W.…
[Translation.] Mr. Thouvenel to Mr. Mercier. No. 4.] Department of Foreign Affairs, Paris, January 23, 1862. Sir: I am in receipt of the despatch you have done me the honor…
San Francisco, July 29, 1861. Capt. WILLIAM H. GARDNER, U.S. Navy, Commanding Navy- Yard, Mare Island, Cal. : CAPTAIN: I have telegraphed to-day to keep the Shubrick in commission, as…
[Translation.] Mr. Thouvenel to Mr. Mercier. No. 2.] Department of Foreign Affairs, Paris, January 19, 1862. Sir: I have received the despatch which you have done me the honor to…
SPECIAL ORDERS,) WAR DEPT., ADJT. GENERAL’S OFFICE, July 29, 1861. No. 203. Washington, July 29, 1861. * * * 6. Capt. R. ’. Drum, assistant adjutant-general, is relieved from the…
San Francisco, July 29, 1861. ADJUTANT-GENERAL U. S. ARMY, Washington: I would earnestly recommend that the steamer Shubrick be kept in commission, as she may be wanted at any moment…