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James Alexander to Benjamin Franklin, January 1, 1753
[1753?] 2 If I remember right, the Royal Society made one experiment to discover the velocity of the electric fire, by a wire of about four miles in length, supported…
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James E. Harvey to William H. Seward, June 1, 1864
Mr. Harvey to Mr. Seward. No. 280.] Legation of the United States, Lisbon, June1, 1864. Sir: His Majesty’s government ordered a census of the kingdom and the colonies to be…
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GEORGE HENRY PREBLE, Commander United States Navy to James E. Harvey , United States Minister Resident, Lisbon, April 8, 1864
Commander Preble to Mr. Harvey. United States Sloop-of-war St. Louis, Lisbon, April 8, 1864. Sir:Your communication of this day and date is received. Agreeably to your request, I have to…
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Benjamin Franklin to John Franklin, January 1, 1753
[1753?] 3 [ Missing ] Riding offend the Part, and occasion small Ulcers. The Bougie or Wax Candle I have heard is excellent in such Cases. But whether it be…
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James E. Harvey to Commander G. H. Preble , United States Steamer St. Louis, Lisbon, April 8, 1864
Mr. Harvey to Commander Preble. Legation of the United States, Lisbon, April 8, 1864. Sir: It has been stated to me that a letter was addressed by yourself and Mr.…
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ROBERT BAYMAN, United States Vice-Consul to Jacintho Antonio Perdigao , Civil Governor of the Island of Madeira, February 29, 1864
Mr. Bayman to Governor Perdigao. Consulate of the United States, Madeira, February 29, 1864. Most Illustrious and Excellent Sir: I have the honor to acknowledge your letter dated this day,…
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Benjamin Franklin to Peter Collinson, January 1, 1753
[1753?] With regard to the Germans, I think Methods of great tenderness should be used, and nothing that looks like a hardship be imposed. Their fondness for their own Language…
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MARUGAULT MORRIS, Lieutenant Commanding, C to Joaquin Pedro de Castelbranco , C. F. d’A. R. Captain of the Port, & c ., & c ., & c, February 29, 1864
[Untitled] C. S. Steamer Florida, Funchal, February 29, 1864. Sir:Your letter of the 28th instant, in answer to a communication which you received from me of the same date, setting…
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MARUGAULT MORRIS, Lieutenant Commanding to Joaquin Pedro de Castelbranco , Captain of the Port of Funchal, & c ., & c. , & c, February 28, 1864
Pirate Morris to the Captain of the port of Funchal, &c., &c., &c. C. S. Steamer Florida, Off Funchal February 28, 1864. Sir: In answer to your request that I…
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Benjamin Franklin to Samuel Johnson, December 13, 1753
Philada. Dec. 13. 1753 Dear Sir, I received your Favour of the 5th Inst. and thank you for your kind Congratulations. 8 I wrote to you sometime since, and sent…