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John Jay to Benjamin Franklin, December 27, 1779
St. Pierre de la Martinique, Decmr. 27. 1779. Sir, Having on the 7th. of November last lost our Masts off the Banks of Newfound Land and been obliged to come…
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Horatio J. Perry to William H. Seward, May 25, 1862
Mr. Perry to Mr. Seward. No. 57.] Legation of the United States, Madrid, May 25, 1862. Sir: The news of the sudden termination of the Spanish Mexican expedition caused a…
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Horatio J. Perry to William H. Seward, May 3, 1862
[Extract, with accompaniments.] Mr. Perry to Mr. Seward. No. 53.] Legation of the United States, Madrid, May 3, 1862. Sir: Your instructions up to April 14 (No. 27) have been…
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John Jay to the President of Congress (Samuel Huntington), 26 December 1779
St. Pierre–s, Martinique, December 26, 1779. Sir: On our arrival here M. Gerard told me that he was about to write to the governor and admiral at Port Royal, and…
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Horatio J. Perry to William H. Seward, April 15, 1862
Mr. Perry to Mr. Seward. No. 49.] Legation of the United States, Madrid, April 15, 1862. Sir: On the 11th instant I had the honor to bring to the attention…
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John Jay to the President of Congress (Samuel Huntington), 25 December 1779
Martinico S t . Pierre–s 25 th : Dec r . 1779. 1 Sir, I have done what, perhaps, I shall be blamed for–but my pride as an American, and…
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Horatio J. Perry to William H. Seward, March 30, 1862
[With enclosures.] Mr. Perry to Mr. Seward. No. 46.] Legation of the United States, Madrid, March 30, 1862. Sir: I have had two interviews with the minister of state, Mr.…
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Horatio J. Perry to William H. Seward, March 15, 1862
[Extract, with enclosures.] Mr. Perry to Mr. Seward. Legation of the United States, Madrid, March 15, 1862. Sir: The expedition against Mexico has excited and maintained more interest in Madrid…
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John Jay to Robert R. Livingston, 24 December 1779
Martinico–Fort Royal 24 Dec r . 1779 Dear Rob t . My Letters from S t . Pierre a few Days ago will inform you of the Misfortunes that drove…
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Horatio J. Perry to William H. Seward, March 8, 1862
Mr. Perry to Mr. Seward. No. 39.] Legation of the United States, Madrid, March 8, 1862. Sir: Your despatch of February 4 was duly received, and I, the same day,…