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Henry S. Sanford to William H. Seward, March 13, 1865
[Extract.] Mr. Sanford to Mr. Seward No. 246.] Legation of the United States, Brussels, March 13, 1865. Sir: I had the honor to enclose to you in my despatch No.…
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Letters from Henry S. 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 S. Sanford to William H. Seward, March 14, 1865
Mr. Sanford to Mr. Seward No. 247.] Legation of the United States, Brussels, March 14, 1865. Sir: I have the honor to enclose herewith, from the Moniteur, the text for…
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Henry S. Sanford to William H. Seward, March 16, 1865
Mr. Sanford to Mr. Seward No. 248.] Legation of the United States, Brussels, March 16, 1865. Sir: I have had the honor to receive your despatch (unnumbered,) under date of…
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Henry S. Sanford to William H. Seward, March 20, 1865
Mr. Sanford to Mr. Seward No. 250.] Legation of the United States, Brussels, March 20, 1865. Sir: Important modifications have been lately made, and are likely hereafter to be introduced,…
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Henry S. Sanford to William H. Seward, April 12, 1865
Mr. Sanford to Mr. Seward No. 252.] Legation of the United States, Brussels, April 12, 1865. Sir: I transmit herewith from the Moniteur the report of another debate which took…
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Henry S. Sanford to William H. Seward, April 24, 1865
Mr. Sanford to Mr. Seward No. 255.] Legation of the United States, Brussels, April 24, 1865. Sir: The news of the capture of Richmond and rout of Lee is generally…
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Henry S. Sanford to To United States, April 26, 1865
[Untitled] Legation of the United States, Brussels, April 26, 1865. Sir: Another dreadful crime has signalized the slaveholders’ rebellion. After having been marked by barbarities which could only emanate from…
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Henry S. Sanford to William H. Seward, April 28, 1865
Mr. Sanford to Mr. Seward No. 258.] Legation of the United States, Brussels, April 28, 1865. Sir: The bulletin of the King’s health issued at the palace to-day is the…
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Henry S. Sanford to William H. Seward, April 28, 1865
Mr. Sanford to Mr. Seward. Legation of the United States, Brussels, April 28, 1865. No. 257.] Sir: The tragic tidings from Washington of the assassination of the President and murderous…
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Henry S. Sanford to William H. Seward, April 30, 1865
Mr. Sanford to Mr. Seward No. 261.] Legation of the United States, Brussels, April 30, 1865. Sir: His royal highness the Count de Flanders sent to me yesterday one of…
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Henry S. Sanford to Monsieur Hardy de Beaulieu, Representant de Peuper, April 30, 1865
Mr. Sanford to M. de Beaulieu Legation of the United States, Brussels, April 30, 1865. My Dear Sir: I write to thank you for initiating in the House of Representatives,…
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Henry S. Sanford to Monsieur le Chanoine de Hearne, Representant du people, April 30, 1865
Mr. Sanford to M. le Chanoine Legation of the United States, Brussels, April 30, 1865. Cher Monsieur le Chanoine: I cannot allow the words you uttered in the House of…
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Henry S. Sanford to William H. Seward, April 30, 1865
Mr. Sanford to Mr. Seward. Legation of the United States, Brussels, April 30, 1865. No. 261.] Sir: His royal highness the Count de Flanders, sent to me yesterday one of…
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Henry S. Sanford to William H. Seward, May 1, 1865
Mr. Sanford to Mr. Seward No. 262.] Legation of the United States, Brussels, May 1, 1865. Sir: The Moniteur of yesterday contains a note touching the expression of the sentiments…
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Henry S. Sanford to W. Hunter, May 5, 1865
Mr. Sanford to Mr. Hunter No. 266.] Legation of the United States, Brussels, May 5,1865. Sir: The voice of hostility to the Union is hushed by the universal sentiment of…
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Henry S. Sanford to William Hunter, May 5, 1865
Mr. Sanford to Mr. Hunter No. 267.] Legation of the United States, Brussels, May 5, 1865. Sir: I desire to supply an omission in my despatch No. 257. The compliments…
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Henry S. Sanford to W. Hunter, May 6, 1865
Mr. Sanford to Mr. Hunter No. 269.] Legation of the United States, Brussels, May 6, 1865. Sir: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of despatch No. 169, enclosing…
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Henry S. Sanford to William H. Seward, May 19, 1865
Mr. Sanford to Mr. Seward No. 274.] Legation of the United States, Brussels, May 19, 1865. Sir: Mr. Mann, the commissioner of the late insurgents, has, I understand, taken his…
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Henry S. Sanford to William H. Seward, May 29, 1865
[Extract.] Mr. Sanford to Mr. Seward No. 277.] Legation of the United States, Brussels, May 29,1865. Sir: Mourning has been brought to many families here by the news from Mexico…
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Henry S. Sanford to William Hunter, May 31, 1865
Mr. Sanford to Mr. Hunter No. 283.] Legation of the United States, Brussels, May 31, 1865. Sir: I enclose a copy of a letter of condolence on the occasion of…
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Henry S. Sanford to W. Hunter, May 31, 1865
[Extract.] Mr. Sanford to Mr. Hunter No. 284.] Legation of the United States, Brussels, May 31, 1865. Sir: The order of the day to the army, of the minister of…
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Henry S. Sanford to W. Hunter, June 12, 1865
[Extract.] Mr. Sanford to Mr. Hunter No. 289.] Legation of the United States, Brussels, June 12, 1865. Sir: The Moniteur of yesterday contains a note announcing that this government has…
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Henry S. Sanford to W. Hunter, June 13, 1865
Mr. Sanford to Mr. Hunter No. 288.] Legation of the United States, Brussels, June 13, 1865. Sir: With reference to that part of my despatch No. 284 touching assertions by…
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Henry S. Sanford to William H. Seward, June 24, 1865
[Extract.] Mr. Sanford to Mr. Seward No. 293.] Legation of the United States, Brussels, June 24, 1865. Sir: The Moniteur of the 15th instant publishes the census of the population…