Letter
William H. Seward to John Hay, January 13, 1868
Mr. Seward to Mr. Hay. No. 11.] Department of State, Washington, January 13, 1868. Sir: I have received your dispatch of the 24th of December, No. 14. Your account of…
John Milton Hay was an American statesman and official whose career in government stretched over almost half a century. Beginning as a private secretary for Abraham Lincoln, he became a diplomat. He served as United States Secretary of State under Presidents William McKinley and Theodore Roosevelt. Hay was also a biographer of Lincoln, and wrote poetry and other literature throughout his life.
Mr. Seward to Mr. Hay. No. 11.] Department of State, Washington, January 13, 1868. Sir: I have received your dispatch of the 24th of December, No. 14. Your account of…