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. Owen to Mr. Seward. Philadelphia, April 21, 1866. Sir: I have the honor to submit to you the enclosed papers and statement of the grievances of Colonel Michael Kirwan,…
Mr. Harvey to Mr. Seward. No. 391] Legation of the United States, Lisbon, April 21, 1866. Sir: Although, strictly speaking, it is not within the sphere of my official duties,…
Mr. Portman to Mr. Seward. No. 19.] Legation of the United States in Japan, Yedo, April 22, 1866. Sir: I have the honor to transmit herewith, No. 1, translation of…
[Extract.] Mr. King to Mr. Seward. No. 53.] Legation of the United States, Rome, April 23, 1866. Sir: * * * * * * * * * On Saturday last,…
Mr. Bigelow to Mr. Seward No. 308.] Legation of the United States, Paris, April 23, 1866. Sir: The enclosed passport purporting to have been issued by the governor of Louisiana…
Mr. Yeaman to Mr. Seward. No. 13.] Legation of the United States, Copenhagen, April 23, 1866. Sir: Your despatch of the 26th of March, No. 11, has been received, and…
[Translation.] Señor Romero to Mr. Seward Mexican Legation in the United States of America, Washington, April 24, 1866. Mr. Secretary: I have the honor to transmit to you, for the…
[Translation.] Señor Romero to Mr. Seward Mexican Legation in the United States of America, Washington, April 25, 1866. Mr. Secretary: I have the honor to transmit to you the copy…
Mr. Morris to Mr. Seward. No. 151.] Legation of the United States of America, Constantinople, April 25, 1866. Sir: In despatch No. 128 I had the honor to communicate to…
[Extract.] Mr. Kirk to Mr. Seward. No. 158.] Legation of the United States, Buenos Ayres, April 25, 1866. Sir: This city has been the scene of much excitement since yesterday…
Mr. Culver to Mr. Seward No. 151.] Legation of the United States, Caracas, April 25, 1866. Sir: I have the honor to inform you that the convention for the settlement…
Mr. Hayes to Mr. Seward. Thirty-ninth Congress, United States House of Representatives, Washington, D. C., April 26, 1866. Sir: I have the honor to enclose herewith papers showing that James…
[Extract.] Mr. Wright to Mr. Seward. No. 29.] Legation of the United States, Berlin, April 26, 1866. Sir: The mystery surrounding the arrest of Frederick Boettcher is all explained. He…
Mr. Harvey to Mr. Seward. No. 392.] Legation of the United States, Lisbon, April 26, 1866. Sir: Commander Harrell, of the United States ship Kearsarge, addressed me a letter from…
[Translation.] Señor Romero to Mr. Seward Mexican Legation in the United States of America, Washington, April 26, 1866. Mr. Secretary: I have the honor to enclose you the copy of…
Mr. Bigelow to Mr. Seward No. 311.] Legation of the United States, Paris, April 27, 1866. Sir: Since posting my despatch No. 302, in relation to the arrest and imprisonment…
Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. No. 1189.] Legation of the United States, London, April 28, 1866. Sir: The great debate on the ministerial measure for extending the franchise came to…
Mr. Bigelow to Mr. Seward No. 312.] Legtion of the United States, Paris, April 28, 1866. Sir: I have the honor to enclose a copy of a note, this day…
Mr. Marsh to Mr. Seward. No. 137.] Legation of the United States, Florence, April 30, 1866. Sir: I have not, in my previous despatches, discussed the chances of war between…
[Extract.] Mr. Hale to Mr. Seward. No. 55.] Agency and Consulate General of the United States of America. Alexandria, Egypt, April 30, 1866. Sir: The Pacha and all the ministers…
Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. No. 1194.] Legation of the United States, London, May 3, 1866. Sir: Immediately after the reception of your despatch No. 1737, of the 10th of…
[Extract.] Mr. Wright to Mr. Seward. No. 30.] Legation of the United States, Berlin, May 3, 1866. Sir: Since my last despatch we have had stirring notes and telegrams between…
[Extract.] Mr. Sanford to Mr. Seward. No. 357.] Legation of the United States, Brussels, May 3, 1866. Sir: General Baron de Beaulieu has returned here from Washington, and both he…
[Translation.] Señor Romero to Mr. Seward Mexican Legation in the United States of America, Washington, May 3, 1866. Mr. Secretary: Referring to my note of the 24th of February last…