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Henry S. Sanford to William H. Seward, July 31, 1865
Mr. Sanford to Mr. Seward No. 303.] Legation of the United States, Brussels, July 31, 1865. Sir: The Niagara left the Scheldt yesterday on her return to the United States.…
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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, September 13, 1865
[Extract.] Mr. Sanford to Mr. Seward No. 309.] Legation of the United States, Brussels, September 13, 1865. Sir: The cattle plague, which is causing such great ravages in England, has…
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Henry S. Sanford to William H. Seward, September 30, 1865
Mr. Sanford to Mr. Seward No. 311.] Spa, September 30, 1865. Sir: I have the honor to transmit herewith, in translation, some data I have procured touching the attributions of…
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Henry S. Sanford to William H. Seward, October 21, 1865
Mr. Sanford to Mr. Seward No. 313.] Legation of the United States, Brussels, October 21, 1865. Sir: The Moniteur of to-day contains a report to the King by the minister…
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Henry S. Sanford to William H. Seward, October 30, 1865
Mr. Sanford to Mr. Seward No. 315.] Legation of the United States, Brussels, October 30, 1865. Sir: I have the honor to inform you that the Moniteur of yesterday contains…
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Henry S. Sanford to William H. Seward, November 30, 1865
Mr. Sanford to Mr. Seward. No. 318.] Legation of the United States, Brussels, November 30, 1865. Sir: I cannot give a better idea of the sentiments generally prevailing here touching…