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Letters from Alexander Bliss,

B. 1827 · D. 1896

Alexander Bliss was assistant quartermaster general of the Union forces and a colonel in the United States Army during the American Civil War. His father, also named Alexander, died before he was born; and his mother, Elizabeth Davis Bliss, later married George Bancroft, the eminent American historian.

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Alexander Bliss, to William H. Seward, May 23, 1868

From Alexander Bliss,

To William H. Seward

May 23, 1868

Mr. Bliss to Mr. Seward. No. 56.] Legation of the United States, Berlin, May 23, 1868. Sir: The Customs Parliament was closed to-day by the King in person. The ceremony,…

Letter

Alexander Bliss to Hamilton Fish, July 15, 1872

From Alexander Bliss

To Hamilton Fish

July 15, 1872

No. 141. Mr. Bliss to Mr. Fish. American Legation, Berlin, July 15, 1872. (Received July 31.) No. 384.] Sir: Great attention is bestowed in Germany upon the preservation and culture…

Letter

Alexander Bliss to Von Philipsborn, August 4, 1873

From Alexander Bliss

To Von Philipsborn

August 4, 1873

[Inclosure 1 in No. 542.] Mr. Bliss to Mr. Von Philipsborn. American Legation, Berlin, August 4, 1873. The undersigned, chargé d’affaires of the United States of America, has the honor…