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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…
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Letters about Civil War
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William L. Dayton to William H. Seward, February 6, 1864
Mr. Dayton to Mr. Seward No. 418.] Paris, February 6, 1864. Sir: During an interview with Mr. Drouyn de l’Huys, on Thursday last, he handed to me the memorandum of…
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Unknown to John C. Frémont, May 25, 1862
WAR DEPARTMENT, May 25, 1862. May 25, 1862. General FREMONT: General Banks fell back yesterday from Strasburg to Winchester. To-day he has been driven from Winchester toward Harper’s Ferry. You…
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William H. Seward to William L. Dayton, February 5, 1864
Mr. Seward to Mr. Dayton No. 469.] Department of State, Washington, February 5, 1864. Sir: I have to acknowledge the receipt of your despatch of the 8th of January last,…
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William L. Dayton to William H. Seward Secretary of State, February 5, 1864
Mr. Dayton to Mr. Seward No. 416.] Paris, February 5, 1864. Sir: In conformity with the suggestions in your despatch No. 455, I have called M. Drouyn de l’Huys’s attention…
Dispatch
Unknown to Abraham Lincoln, May 25, 1862
: HEADQUARTERS MOUNTAIN DEPARTMENT, On the march, May 25, 1862. Dispatch received. Our army will do the best to answer your expectations. J. O. FREMONT, Major-General, Commanding. President LINCOLN.
Telegram
Unknown to Abraham Lincoln, May 24, 1862
HEADQUARTERS MOUNTAIN DEPARTMENT, Franklin, May 24, 1862. Your telegram received at 5 o’clock this afternoon. Will move as ordered, and operate against the enemy in such way to afford prompt…
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Unknown to John C. Frémont, May 24, 1862
WAR DEPARTMENT, May 24, 1862. May 24, 1862—4 p. m. Major-General FREMONT, Franklin: You are authorized to purchase the 400 horses or take them whereever or however you can get…
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William L. Dayton to William H. Seward Secretary of State, February 5, 1864
Mr. Dayton to Mr. Seward No. 414.] Paris, February 5, 1864. Sir: As an evidence of the facility with which the French government can borrow of its own citizens, and…
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William L. Dayton to William H. Seward Secretary of State, February 3, 1864
Mr. Dayton to Mr. Seward No. 408.] Paris, February 3, 1864. Sir: I herewith enclose a copy of a communication made yesterday to the minister of foreign affairs. Its contents…