“From James Madison to Thomas Jefferson, 4 February 1790,” Founders Online, National Archives, https://teachingamericanhistory.org/7o1p. Dear Sir, Your favor of the 9th. of Jany. inclosing one of Sepr. last did not get
The first time, that you and I differed in Opinion on any material Question; was after your Arrival from Europe; and that point was the french Revolution. You was well
My dear General Hurlbut: Your letter by Mr. Dana was duly received. I now learn that your resignation has reached the War Department. I also learn that an active command
Major General Sherman, The State election of Indiana occurs on the 11th. of October, and the loss of it to the friends of the Government would go far towards losing
Source: Abraham Lincoln, Abraham Lincoln papers: Series 1. General Correspondence. 1833 to 1916: Abraham Lincoln to Albert G. Hodges, April 4, 1864. Library of Congress, Manuscript Division, https://goo.gl/dpkx2e. My dear
Dr. Thomas Cottman My Dear Sir You were so kind as to say this morning that you desire to return to Louisiana, and to be guided by my wishes, to
Sir–In every light in which the state of the Hawaiian Islands can be contemplated, it is an object of profound interest to the United States. Virtually it was once a
(strictly private). My Dear Sir: Your kind letter of the 25th is just received. It is known to some that while I hope something from the proclamation, my expectations are
To the Commanding General of the Army of the United States: You are engaged in repressing an insurrection against the laws of the United States. If at any point on
Lieutenant General Scott My dear Sir: The Maryland Legislature assembles tomorrow at Anapolis; and, not improbably, will take action to arm the people of that State against the United States.
