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Freeman, J. (fl. 1789) to George Thatcher

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To George Thatcher, Massachusetts delegate to the Continental Congress, re news from House of Representatives in Boston, titles being discussed for George Washington: "Brother Davis … followed my advice in appearing very modest the first session. John Gardiner has harangued several times with great effect. I fear that, by talking too much and too vehemently, he will soon lose his influence… I am happy to find that your sentiments on title are the same as my own. The zeal which some manifest for them is truly ridiculous.

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Freeman, J. (fl. 1789) to George Thatcher

Date: 22 June 1789

Memminger, C.G. (fl. 1861-) Circular Instructions No. 1. Regulations relative to importations from places above Confederate States, by vessels navigating the Mississippi and other Rivers

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Memminger, C.G. (fl. 1861-) Circular Instructions No. 1. Regulations relative to importations from places above Confederate States, by vessels navigating the Mississippi and other Rivers

Date: 6 march 1861

Memminger, C.G. (fl. 1861-) Circular Instructions No. 2.

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Memminger, C.G. (fl. 1861-) Circular Instructions No. 2.

Date: 8 March 1861

Memminger, C.G. (fl. 1861-) Treasury Circular No. 4

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Memminger, C.G. (fl. 1861-) Treasury Circular No. 4

Date: 23 March 1861

Memminger, C.G. (fl. 1861-) Treasury Circular No. 6

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Memminger, C.G. (fl. 1861-) Treasury Circular No. 6

Date: 5 April 1861

Memminger, C.G. (fl. 1864-) Treasury Circular No. 7.

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Memminger, C.G. (fl. 1864-) Treasury Circular No. 7.

Date: 5 April 1861

Cliterall, Alex B. (fl. 1861-) To Hon. C.G. Memminger. [A tabular statement showing the rates of duty upon merchandise under the tariff act of 1857.]

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Cliterall, Alex B. (fl. 1861-) To Hon. C.G. Memminger. [A tabular statement showing the rates of duty upon merchandise under the tariff act of 1857.]

Date: 22 April 1861

Memminger, C.G. (fl. 1861-) Treasury Circular No. 9

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Memminger, C.G. (fl. 1861-) Treasury Circular No. 9

Date: 14 May 1861

The Congress of the Confederate States of America An act relative to prisoners of war. . .Approved May 21, 1861

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The Congress of the Confederate States of America An act relative to prisoners of war. . .Approved May 21, 1861

Date: 21 May 1861

The Congress of the Confederate States of America To amend an act entitled: An act recognizing the existence of war between the United States and the Confederate States...

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The Congress of the Confederate States of America To amend an act entitled: An act recognizing the existence of war between the United States and the Confederate States...

Date: 21 May 1861

Memminger, C. G. (fl. 1861-) To Hon. Howell Cobb. [Information from the various state governments in regard to the value of property, the revenue system,and the amount collected during the last fiscal year

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Memminger, C. G. (fl. 1861-) To Hon. Howell Cobb. [Information from the various state governments in regard to the value of property, the revenue system,and the amount collected during the last fiscal year

Date: 24 July 1861

Memminger, C.G. (fl. 1864-) Treasury Circular No. 11, Relative to Treasury Notes.

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Memminger, C.G. (fl. 1864-) Treasury Circular No. 11, Relative to Treasury Notes.

Date: 8 August 1861

The Congress of the Confederate States of America An act to perpetuate testimony in cases of slaves abducted or harbored by the enemy, and of other property seized, wasted, or destroyed by them. No. 270.

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The Congress of the Confederate States of America An act to perpetuate testimony in cases of slaves abducted or harbored by the enemy, and of other property seized, wasted, or destroyed by them. No. 270.

Date: 30 August 1861

Memminger, C.G. (fl. 1861-) Treasury Circular No. 12. An act to raise money for the support of the government, and to provide for the defence of the Confederate States of America

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Memminger, C.G. (fl. 1861-) Treasury Circular No. 12. An act to raise money for the support of the government, and to provide for the defence of the Confederate States of America

Date: 21 September 1861

Memminger, C.G. (fl. 1861-) Treasury Circular No. 14. Regulating the Manner in which the Export Duty on Cotton shall be collected and Accounted

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Memminger, C.G. (fl. 1861-) Treasury Circular No. 14. Regulating the Manner in which the Export Duty on Cotton shall be collected and Accounted

Date: October 1861

Davis, Jefferson , 1808 - 1889 President's Message

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Davis, Jefferson , 1808 - 1889 President's Message

Date: 18 November 1861

Rhodes, Rufus R. (fl. 1862-) Report of the Commssioner of Patents

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Rhodes, Rufus R. (fl. 1862-) Report of the Commssioner of Patents

Date: January 1862

Cooper, S. (fl. 1862-) General Orders No. 1. Adjutant and Inspector General's Office.

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Cooper, S. (fl. 1862-) General Orders No. 1. Adjutant and Inspector General's Office.

Date: 1 January 1862

The Congress of the Confederate States of America Calendar of the House of Representatives, Monday April 7th, 1862

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The Congress of the Confederate States of America Calendar of the House of Representatives, Monday April 7th, 1862

Date: 7 April 1862

The Congress of the Confederate States of America Calendar of the House of Representatives, Monday April 15th, 1862

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The Congress of the Confederate States of America Calendar of the House of Representatives, Monday April 15th, 1862

Date: 7 April 1862

The Congress of the Confederate States of America (House no. 4.) . . . A bill to regulate the navigation of the Confederate States and to establish direct trade with foreign nations.

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The Congress of the Confederate States of America (House no. 4.) . . . A bill to regulate the navigation of the Confederate States and to establish direct trade with foreign nations.

Date: 17 September 1862

The Congress of the Confederate States of America (House bill, no. 4.) . . . A bill to be entitled An act making appropriations for the executive, legislative, and judicial expenses of the government for the month of December, eighteen hundred and sixty-two.

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The Congress of the Confederate States of America (House bill, no. 4.) . . . A bill to be entitled An act making appropriations for the executive, legislative, and judicial expenses of the government for the month of December, eighteen hundred and sixty-two.

Date: 2 October 1862

The Congress of the Confederate States of America . (House bill, no. 5.) . . . A bill To be entitled An act making Confederate notes a legal tender and to prevent and punish extortion.

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The Congress of the Confederate States of America . (House bill, no. 5.) . . . A bill To be entitled An act making Confederate notes a legal tender and to prevent and punish extortion.

Date: 13 October 1862

Wise, Henry A. (fl. 1863-) to Hon. Jas Lyons, John R. Chambliss and others

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Wise, Henry A. (fl. 1863-) to Hon. Jas Lyons, John R. Chambliss and others

Date: 3 January 1863

The Congress of the Confederate States of America (House, no. 21.) . . . Joint resolutions expressing opinion of Congress in relation to the conduct of certain citizens of Louisiana within the lines, and in the presence of the enemy.

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The Congress of the Confederate States of America (House, no. 21.) . . . Joint resolutions expressing opinion of Congress in relation to the conduct of certain citizens of Louisiana within the lines, and in the presence of the enemy.

Date: 13 January 1863