Enclosure: John Hancock to John Adams, 16 July 1776
Philada. Tuesday Eveng. 16 July 1776 Sir On a Visit to Mrs. Yard this Evening I was inform–d by her that your Lady and Children propos–d to go into Boston,…
Philada. Tuesday Eveng. 16 July 1776 Sir On a Visit to Mrs. Yard this Evening I was inform–d by her that your Lady and Children propos–d to go into Boston,…
Mr. Seward to Mr. De Stoeckl. Department of State,Washington, September 7, 1861. The Secretary of State of the United States is authorized by the President to express to Mr. De…
Philadelphia July 16. 1776 In a Letter from your Uncle Smith, and in another from Mr. Mason which I received by this days Post 1 I am informed that you…
Mr. Seward to Mr. Clay. No. 13.] Department of State,Washington, September 3, 1861. Sir: Your despatch of the 3d of August (No. 5) has been received. I have been quite…
Philadelphia July 15. 1776 My very deserving Friend, Mr. Gerry, setts off, tomorrow, for Boston, worn out of Health, by the Fatigues of this station. He is an excellent Man,…
Mr. Seward to Mr. Clay. No. 12.] Department of State,Washington, August 12, 1861. Sir: Your despatch of 21st of June (No. 4) has been received. The account which it gives…
Boston July 13 1776 I must begin with apoligising to you for not writing since the 17 of June. I have really had so many cares upon my Hands and…
Mr. Clay to Mr. Seward. No. 5.] St. Petersburg, August 3, 1861. Sir: * * * * * * * A few days since I laid before Prince Gortchacow the…
Philadelphia July 11. 1776 You seem to be situated in the Place of greatest Tranquility and Security, of any upon the Continent. . . . 1 I may be mistaken…
Mr. Seward to Mr. Clay. No. 9.] Department of State,Washington, July 9, 1861. Sir: Mr. Appleton’s despatch of May 22, (June 3,) No. 18, has been received. It contains the…