William H. Seward Letters and Subpoena


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Letters, Syracuse, 28 July 1838, to Peter B. Porter, Niagara Falls, introducing Madame Caradori-Allan and her husband; Auburn, 8 Dec. 1847, to Elias S. Hawley et al., promising to transmit any papers or books that would enrich the Committee's collection, and stating that he came to Auburn from Orange County on 1 Jan. 1823; and Dept. of State, Washington, 6 Jan. 1868, to Emile Kahn, Cincinnati, regarding Kahn's concern about being drafted by the Prussian government should he visit Germany. Includes a clipping from the Buffalo Commercial Advertiser of both Kahn's inquiry and Seward's reply. Also, the subpoena and notice for a mortgage foreclosure in Weedsport, at which Seward served as solicitor for the complainant Gilbert Brooks, 27 Nov. 1829.




William Henry Seward Papers Addition


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This collection consists of additions to the William Henry Seward Papers after the main collection was microfilmed in 1981. The Additions includes public and political correspondence of William Henry Seward, letters exchanged by members of the Seward family, the records of the Auburn and Owasco Canal Company (1872), of which W.H. Seward was secretary, and journals kept by Frederick and Anna Seward while accompanying Seward on his trip to the West Indies in 1866 to develop the possible purchase of the Danish Virgin Islands. In box 4 are letters, telegrams, notes, and memoranda from Abraham Lincoln to William Henry Seward. Here also are letters to Seward from Mary Todd Lincoln and Ulysses S. Grant and others. Box 5 contains documents signed by Lincoln and Seward.










The Works of William H. Seward; Volume 02


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This collection of works by former U.S. Secretary of State William H. Seward includes speeches, letters, and other important documents from one of America's preeminent statesmen. Seward's unwavering commitment to justice and equality left an indelible mark on American history. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.







The Works of William H. Seward; Volume 5


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A comprehensive collection of works from one of America's most influential politicians and statesmen, William Henry Seward. This volume includes his speeches, letters, and other writings on topics such as abolitionism, the Civil War, foreign affairs, and more. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.