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.
[Extract.] Mr. Harvey to Mr. Seward. No. 262.] Legation of the United States, Lisbon, February 28, 1864. Sir:His Majesty’s government has commenced a system of military works and lines for…
[Extract.] Mr. Harvey to Mr. Seward. No. 262.] Legation of the United States, Lisbon, February 28, 1864. Sir:His Majesty’s government has commenced a system of military works and lines for…
Lord Lyons to Mr. Seward. Washington, February 29, 1864 Sir: Her Majesty’s government have had under their consideration the notes which you did me the honor to address to me…
Mr. Pruyn to Mr. Seward No. 20.] Legation of the United States in Japan, Kanagawa, February 29, 1864. Sir: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your despatch…
[Enclosure 2 in No. 30.] Lord Lyons to Mr. Seward. Washington, February 29, 1864. Sir: Her Majesty’s government have had under their consideration the notes which you did me the…
General Canby to Mr. Seward. War Department, Washington City, February 29, 1864 Sir: The Secretary of War instructs me to transmit to you the accompanying copy of reports received from…
Lord Lyons to Mr. Seward. Washington, March 1, 1864. Sir: Her Majesty’s government have carefully considered the information which they have received respecting the recent seizures of the Sir William…
[Translation.] Mr. Geofroy to Mr. Seward Legation of France to the United States, Washington, March 1, 1864. Sir: I have received the answer which you were pleased to make to…
Lord Lyons to Mr. Seward. Washington, March 2, 1864. Sir: You were so good as to repeat to me verbally, on the 2d of January last, the assurance that you…
[Translation.] Mr. Geofroy to Mr. Seward Legation of France to the United States, Washington, March 2, 1864. Sir: A Frenchman, Mr. Cauvet, has addressed the department for foreign affairs at…
Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. No. 608.] Legation of the United States, London, March 3, 1864. Sir: Under the directions contained in your No. 834, of the 6th of February,…
[Extract.] Mr. Morris to Mr. Seward. No. 81.] Legation of the United States of America, Constantinople, March 3, 1864. Sir:* * * * * * * * I received by…
Mr. Dayton to Mr. Seward No. 427.] Paris, March 3, 1864. Sir: I send you herewith the translation of a short note received last evening from Mr. Drouyn de l’Huys,…
Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. No. 609.] Legation of the United States, London, March 4, 1864. Sir: I have the honor to transmit a printed copy of the papers relative…
Lord Lyons to Mr. Seward. Washington, March 4, 1864. Sir: With reference to the conversation which we had yesterday, on the subject of the note which, in pursuance of instructions…
Mr. Dayton to Mr. Seward No. 429.] Paris, March 4, 1864. Sir: In a conference with Mr. Drouyn de l’Huys on yesterday, he said he had some notes on his…
[Extract.] Mr. Kimmey to Mr. Seward United States Consulate, Monterey, Mexico, March 4, 1864. Sir: The difficulty between the general government and Governor Vidaurri is daily becoming more complicated. A…
Lord Lyons to Mr. Seward. Washington, March 5, 1864. Sir: In a note which I had the honor to address to you on the 23d of January last, I enclose…
Mr. Welles to Mr. Seward. Navy Department, March 5, 1864. Sir: I have had the honor to receive your letter of the 3d instant, and accompanying papers, in relation to…
Mr. Motley to Mr. Seward. No. 47.] Legation of the United States, Vienna, March 7, 1864. Sir: I send you herewith a translation of the document by which Austrian Poland…
Mr. Koerner to Mr. Seward. No. 79.] Legation of the United States, Madrid, March 8, 1864. Sir:Some weeks ago the British steamer Princess, Captain St. Clair, from New Castle to…
Mr. Haldeman to Mr. Seward. No. 44.] United States Legation, Stockholm, March 8, 1864. Sir:Count Manderström, minister of foreign affairs, has rendered himself obnoxious to the war party and populace…
Mr. Stanton to Mr. Seward. War Department, Washington City, March 8, 1864 Sir: I have the honor of enclosing to you a copy of a report made to this department…
Mr. Haldeman to Mr. Seward. No. 44.] United States Legation, Stockholm, March 8, 1864. Sir:Count Manderström, minister of foreign affairs, has rendered himself obnoxious to the war party and populace…