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James Duane to John Jay, 18 May 1776
[Phila d . 18 May 1776] I wrote you, my dear Sir, a hasty Scrawl by the post on a most important Subject–you know the Maryland Instructions and those of…
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William H. Seward to Charles Francis Adams, August 18, 1862
Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. No. 327.] Department of State, Washington, August 18, 1862. Sir: I write a few words while the mail is closing. General Halleck, upon taking command…
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James Duane to John Jay, 16 May 1776
[Philad. 16 May 1776] Yesterday, my dear Friend, was an important day, productive of the Resolutions of which I enclose you a Copy. I shall not enter into particulars; the…
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William H. Seward to Charles Francis Adams, August 15, 1862
Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. No. 326.] Department of State, Washington, August 15, 1862. Sir: Complaints having been made through Mr. Stuart, her Britannic Majesty’s charge d’affaires here, of the…
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James Duane to John Jay, 11 May 1776
[Philad. 11 May 1776] I received, my dear Sir, your favour of the 8: Instant 1 and really feel for you in the double distress which attends you. I sincerely…
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William H. Seward to Charles Francis Adams, August 14, 1862
Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. No. 324.] Department of State, Washington, August 14, 1862. Sir: Your despatch of July 31 (No. 198) is before me. I confess my surprise at…
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John Jay to the New York Committee of Safety, 27 April 1776
[Philadelphia, 27 April 1776.] Gentlemen The Congress having been informed of a very extraordinary oath ordered by Gov r . Tryon to be administered to Passengers in the late packet,…
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William H. Seward to Charles Francis Adams, August 13, 1862
Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. No. 323.] Department of State, Washington, August 13, 1862. Sir: Your despatch of August 1 (No. 201) has been received. Your proceedings in conveying to…
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William H. Seward to Charles Francis Adams, August 8, 1862
Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. No. 319.] Department of State, Washington, August 8, 1862. Sir: Your despatch of July 24 (No. 193) has been received. I have anticipated and have…
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John Jay to Marinus Willett, 27 April 1776
[Ph. 27. Ap. 1776–] Sir It is much to be regretted that ^ all ^ human Affairs are liable for liable to Errors & Imperfections, and that real as well…