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Wm. H. Seward to C. M. Clay, May 21, 1861
Mr. Seward to C. M. Clay. No. 4.] Department of State,Washington, May 21, 1861. Sir: We have received Mr. Appleton’s despatch of the 8th of April, (No. 16.) The manner…
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John Appleton to Wm. H. Seward, May 11, 1861
Mr. Appleton to Mr. Seward. Legation of the United States,St. Petersburg, May 11, (23,) 1861. Sir: The circular of the department dated April 20, 1861, indorsing the President’s proclamation on…
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John Appleton to William H. Seward, April 8, 1861
Mr. Appleton to Mr. Seward. No. 16.] Legation of the United States,St. Petersburg, April 8–20, 1861. Sir: The despatch of the department No. 10 and your circular of March 9th…
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William H. Seward to Cassius M. Clay, May 6, 1861
Mr. Seward to Mr. Clay. No. 3.] Department of State,Washington, May 6, 1861. Sir: Nations, like individuals, have three prominent wants; first, freedom; secondly, prosperity; thirdly, friends. The United States…
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Stockton, to William H. Seward, September 14, 1861
Mr. Stockton to Mr. Seward. Washington, September 14, 1861. Sir: I have the honor to inform you that I left my post of duty on my return home on the…
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William H. Seward to John P. Stockton, April 30, 1861
Mr. Seward to Mr. Stockton. No. 13.] Department of State,Washington, April 30, 1861. Sir: An instruction, numbered 2, and dated the 29th instant, has been addressed to your successor, Mr.…
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William H. Seward to Rufus King, April 29, 1861
Mr. Seward to Mr. King. No. 2.] Department of State,Washington, April 29, 1861. Sir: I am to instruct you what to do, and of course what not to do, as…
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William H. Seward to Carl Schurz, November 11, 1861
Mr. Seward to Mr. Schurz. No 52.] Department of State,Washington, November 11, 1861. Sir: Your despatch of October 17 (No. 30) has been received. I am surprised at the miscarriage…
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William H. Seward to Carl Schurz, November 9, 1861
Mr. Seward to Mr. Schurz. No. 50.] Department of State,Washington, November 9, 1861. Sir: Your despatch of October 20 (No. 33) has been received. I trust that, with the good…
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Seward, to Carl Schurz, November 5, 1861
Acting Secretary of State to Mr. Schurz. No. 47.] Department of State,Washington, November 5, 1861. Sir: Your despatch of September 5 (No. 14) was duly received. It is very interesting,…