Letter
William H. Seward to Samuel G. Courtney, November 8, 1866
Mr. Seward to Mr. Courtney
Department of State, Washington, November 8, 1866.
Sir: I enclose the original of a letter addressed to me by a person signing himself Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna, and, as you will see, claiming to be a nephew of the general of that name. My reply to the same is also enclosed. It is desired that you should ascertain whether or not there is such a person as the writer of the letter. If there should be, the answer may be posted. If there should not be any such person, I will thank you to return the letter and the reply to this department.
I am, sir, your obedient servant,
WILLIAM H. SEWARD.
Samuel G. Courtney, Esq., Attorney of the United States for the Southern District of New York.
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FRUS u2014 Papers Relating to Foreign Affairs, Accompanying the Annual Message of the President to the Second Session of the Thirty
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U.S. Department of State, Office of the Historian. Papers Relating to Foreign Affairs, Accompanying the Annual Message of the President to the Second Session of the Thirty.