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Henry L. Sanford to William H. Seward, November 19, 1863
Mr. Sanford to Mr. Seward. No. 161.] Legation of the United States, Brussels, November 19, 1863. Sir: I have reason to believe that Belgium will accept the invitation of the…
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Letters from Henry L. Sanford
B. 1823 · D. 1891
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.
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Henry L. Sanford to William H. Seward, November 23, 1863
Mr. Sanford to Mr. Seward. No. 163.] Legation of the United States, Brussels, November 23, 1863. Sir: I learn that the reply of the King to the invitation of Napoleon…
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Henry L. Sanford to William H. Seward, January 7, 1864
Mr. Sanford to Mr. Seward. No. 174.] Legation of the United States, Brussels, January 7, 1864. Sir: I have the honor to enclose, as of interest in connexion with. American…