William Henry Seward was an American politician who served as United States Secretary of State from 1861 to 1869 and earlier served as governor of New York and as a United States senator. A determined opponent of the spread of slavery in the years leading up to the American Civil War, he was prominent in the Republican Party in its formative years and was praised for his work on behalf of the Union as Secretary of State during the Civil War. He also negotiated the treaty for the United States to purchase the Alaska Territory.
Mr. Seward to Lord Lyons. Saturday Evening, December 12, 1863. My dear Lord Lyons: Your impression in regard to the telegram was correct. Will you have the kindness to repeat…
Mr. Seward to Lord Lyons. Department of State, Washington, December 16, 1863. My Lord: This department is in possession of authentic information that among the persons who recently committed piracy…
Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. No. 1638.] Department of State, Washington, December 28, 1865. Sir: I enclose to you a translation of a communication of the 11th of November, addressed…
Mr. Seward to Señor Romero Department of State, Washington, October 12, 1866. Sir: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your communication of the 8th instant, containing a…
Mr. Seward to Señor Romero Department of State, Washington, October 20, 1866. Sir: I have the honor to enclose a copy of a letter of the 14th ultimo, received at…