Henry Shelton Sanford was an American diplomat and businessman from Connecticut who served as United States Minister to Belgium from 1861 to 1869. He is also known for founding the city of Sanford, Florida and for successfully lobbying the United States into recognizing King Leopold II's claim to the Congo region in Central Africa, the area that would become Leopold's privately-controlled Congo Free State.
Mr. Sanford to Mr. Seward. No. 337.] Legation of the United States, Brussels, January 23, 1866. Sir: I have the honor to transmit herewith, in translation, as interesting in connection…
Mr. Sanford to Mr. Seward. No. 341.] Legation of the United States, Brussels, February 5, 1866. Sir: A treaty of friendship, commerce, and navigation with China was concluded at Peking…
Mr. Sanford to Mr. Seward. No. 340.] Legation of the United States, Brussels, February 5, 1866. Sir: I enclosed to you, in my despatch No. 337, a bill presented by…
[Extract.] Mr. Sanford to Mr. Seward. No. 344.] Legation of the United States, Brussels, February 12, 1866. Sir: The law authorizing the government to take measures to eradicate and prevent…
[Extract.] Mr. Sanford to Mr. Seward. No. 348] Legation of the United States, Brussels, February 20, 1866. Sir: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your despatch (confidential)…
[Extract.] Mr. Sanford to Mr. Seward. No. 357.] Legation of the United States, Brussels, May 3, 1866. Sir: General Baron de Beaulieu has returned here from Washington, and both he…
Mr. Sanford to Mr. Seward. No. 359.] Legation of the United States, Brussels, May 8, 1866. Sir: The possibility of a war between Prussia and Austria, which is likely to…
Mr. Sanford to Mr. Seward. No. 365.] Legation of the United States, Brussels, June —, 1866. Sir: I have the honor to enclose herewith a circular of the minister of…
Mr. Sanford to Mr. Seward. No. 367.] Legation of the United States, Brussels, June 14, 1866. Sir: The letter of the Emperor of the French to M. Drouyn de Lhuys,…
Mr. Sanford to Mr. Seward. No. 370.] Legation of the United States, Brussels, July 7, 1866. Sir: The King and Queen returned to-day from their visit to England for the…
[Extract.] Mr. Sanford to Mr. Seward. No. 371.] Legation of the United States, Brussels, July 21, 1866. Sir: The King commenced on the 9th and 10th instant at Ghent his…
Mr. Sanford to Mr. Seward. No. 373.] Legation of the United States, Brussels, July 31, 1866. Sir: While peace seems for the present to be assured in Germany, I do…
[Extract.] Mr. Sanford to Mr. Seward. No. 377.] Legation of the United States, Brussels, August 21, 1866. Sir: Solicitude has again been excited here by the knowledge that the Emperor…
Mr. Sanford to Mr. Seward. No. 383.] Legation of the United States, Brussels, September 29, 1866. Sir: I have the honor to acknowledge the reception, on the 17th instant, of…
Mr. Sanford to Mr. Seward. No. 389.] Legation of the United States, Brussels, November 15, 1866. Sir: Parliament was opened on the 13th by the King in person. I have…
Mr. Sanford to Mr. Seward. No. 390.] Legation of the United States, Brussels, November 16, 1866. Sir: In connection with my despatch last year (No. —) detailing the system and…
Mr. Sanford to Mr. Seward. No. 393.] Legation of the United States, Brussels, December 3, 1866. Sir: The address of the house of representatives in response to the discourse from…