Philada. Aug: 3d. 1741 Sir, Your Present to the Library Company of a curious Microscope and Camera Obscura is received. This fresh Instance of your Generosity and Regard gives the…
Stenton May 6. 1741 My Good friend B. Franklin, I return thee all thy Books with my hearty thanks for thy trouble in favouring me with a sight of them,…
[Extract.] Mr. Seward to Mr. Pruyn No. 84.] Department of State, Washington, November 7, 1864. Sir: Your despatches Nos. 49, 50, and 51, 53, dated August 10, and No. 54,…
Mr. Seward to Mr. Pruyn No. 83.] Department of State, Washington, October 18, 1864. Sir: Your telegraphic despatch of October 14, from San Francisco, informing me of the legation indemnity…
A Particular must imagine himself to be of mighty Consequence, when he thinks his private Differences deserve to be decided at the public Tribunal. But when he is dragged there…
Mr. Seward to Mr. Pruyn No. 82.] Department of State, Washington, October 17, 1864. Sir: Your telegraphic despatch from San Francisco, of the 14th instant, informing this department of the…
Mr. Seward to Mr. Pruyn No. 81.] Department of State, Washington, October 14, 1864. Sir: With reference to the despatch of Mr. John G. Walsh, United States consul at Nagasaki,…
As it is the indispensible Duty of every Man to defend his Reputation from unjust Calumny, I was, therefore , obliged to step forth to vindicate mine, from the injurious…
Mr. Seward to Mr. Pruyn No. 87.] Department of State, Washington, October 10, 1864. Sir: In reference to your despatch No. 45, informing me of your claim for indemnity for…
Mr. Frederick W. Seward to Mr. Pruyn No. 75.] Department of State, Washington, September 24, 1864. Sir: Your despatch of May 30, No. 39, has been received, and your proceedings…