Henry Gaither Worthington was an American lawyer, politician and diplomat. He was notable for serving as the first United States Representative from Nevada. He served near the end of the American Civil War after passage of the Lincoln Administration's legislation to grant statehood to the Territory of Nevada, which was part of a strategy to increase Republican and pro-Union support in Congress during the war.
[Extract.] Mr. Worthington to Mr. Seward. No. 4.] Legation of the United States, Buenos Ayres, Argentine Republic, October 13, 1868. Sir: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt, on…
Mr. Worthington to Señor Varela. Legation of the United States, Buenos Ayres, November 10, 1868. Sir: I have the honor to inform you of the arrival in this city of…
Mr. Worthington to Señor Varela. Legation of the United States, Buenos Ayres, November 21, 1868. Sir: In a general conversation which his excellency the President of the republic did me…
[Extract.] Mr. Worthington to Mr. Seward. No. 6.] Legation of the United States, Buenos Ayres, December 11, 1868. Sir: * * * * * * * General McMahon, minister to…