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. Burton to Mr. Seward No. 241.] Legation of the United States, Bogota, June 5, 1866. Sir: Señor Freyere, accredited by General Prado, envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary of Peru…
[June 6, 1866.—Warning good citizens against taking part in or aiding a military expedition in preparation against colonies of British North America, &c., &c.] by the president of the united…
Mr. Burton to Mr. Seward No. 242.] Legation of the United States, Bogota, June 6, 1866. Sir: The lately published correspondence of the department announcing the adjustment of the Mexican…
Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. No. 1216.] Legation of the United States, London, June 7, 1866. Sir: I transmit herewith a copy of a note addressed to me on the…
[Extract.] Mr. Wright to Mr. Seward. No. 35.] Legation of the United States, Berlin, June 7, 1866. Sir :* * * * * * * Baron Von Der Heydt, formerly…
Mr. Burton to Mr. Seward No. 243.] Legation of the United States, Bogota, June 7, 1866. Sir: Appearances, so far, indicate that the administration of General Mosquera will fail to…
Mr. Morris to Mr. Seward. No. 157.] Legation of the United States, Constantinople, June 8, 1866. Sir: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of despatch No. 110. Since…
Mr. Burton to Mr. Seward No. 244.] Legation of the United States, Bogota, June 8, 1866. Sir: Since his return from Europe, President Mosquera has spoken much of his admiration…
[Extract.] Mr. Yeaman to Mr. Seward. No. 19 ] Legation of the United States, Copenhagen, June 9, 1866. Sir. * * * * * * You will have learned before…
Mr. Burton to Mr. Seward No. 245.] Legation of the United States, Bogota, June 9, 1866. Sir: Referring to my No. 220, which treated of the alleged discovery of certain…
[Translation.] Señor Romero to Mr. Seward Mexican Legation in the United States of America. Washington, June 10, 1866. Mr. Secretary: I have the honor to transmit to you, for the…
[Untitled] Hartford, Connecticut, June 11, 1866. The undersigned, citizens of the city of Hartford, in the State of Connecticut, respectfully represent that Thomas J. Hynes, a native of Ireland, who…
Sir F. Bruce to Mr. Seward Washington, June 11, 1866. Sir: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your note of this day’s date, conveying to me the…
Mr. Dixon to Mr. Seward. Senate, June 12, 1866. I respectfully call the attention of Mr. Seward to the within, and ask his interposition, if consistent with the public interest.…
[Translation.] Mr. Romero to Mr. Seward Mexican Legation to the United States of America, Washington, June 13, 1866. Mr. Secretary: For the purpose of keeping the United States government informed…
Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. No. 1218.] Legation of the United States, London, June 14, 1866. Sir: In connection with your despatches No. 1766, of the 21st, and 1769, of…
[Extract.] Mr. Wright to Mr. Seward. No. 36.] Legation of the United States, Berlin, June 14, 1866. Sir: * * * * * Prussian troops are in possession of Holstein.…
Mr. Sanford to Mr. Seward. No. 367.] Legation of the United States, Brussels, June 14, 1866. Sir: The letter of the Emperor of the French to M. Drouyn de Lhuys,…
[Translation.] Señor Romero to Mr. Seward Mexican Legation in the United States of America, Washington, June 14, 1866. Mr. Secretary: I have the honor to enclose to you, for the…
Mr. Bigelow to Mr. Seward No. 338.] Legation of the United States, Paris, June 14, 1866. Sir: I have the honor to invite your attention to an important debate which…
Mrs. O’Malia to Mr. Seward Louisville, Kentucky, June 18, 1866. Commonwealth of Kentucky, County of Jefferson: Your petitioner, Sarah O’Malia, would respectfully represent to you that her husband, Patrick O’Malia,…
[Extract.] Mr. King to Mr. Seward. No. 56.] Legation of the United States, Rome, June 19, 1866. Sir: I have the honor to acknowledge receipt of despatch No. 36, under…
[Translation.] Señor Romero to Mr. Seward Mexican Legation in the United States of America, Washington, June 19, 1866. Mr. Secretary: I have the honor to transmit to you, for the…
Mr. Yeaman to Mr. Seward. No. 20 ] Legation of the United States, Copenhagen, June 19, 1866. Sir: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your despatch, No.…