Letter
William Hunter to Henry J. Sanford, January 9, 1866
Mr. Hunter to Mr. Sanford. No. 191.] Department of State, Washington, January 9, 1866. Sir: Your despatches Nos. 321, 322, 323, and 324, dated, respectively, the 11th and 19th of…
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.
Mr. Hunter to Mr. Sanford. No. 191.] Department of State, Washington, January 9, 1866. Sir: Your despatches Nos. 321, 322, 323, and 324, dated, respectively, the 11th and 19th of…