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Hand Addressed to His Wife (double signature)
SEWARD, William H. (1801-1872). Twelfth Governor of New York (1839-1842). Served as U.S. Secretary of State under Lincoln and Johnson (1861-1869). He helped deter the United Kingdom and France from recognizing the independence of the Confederate States. He was a target and severely wounded during the 1965 assassination of President Lincoln. Seward negotiated the Alaskan purchase in 1867. Department of State envelope hand addressed: “Mrs. William H. Csre of Mr. Meapne, 111 South 13th Street, Philadelphia.” Free Franking signature ”William H. Seward” postmarked Washington, Aug 6. Red wax seal still intact. In fine condition..............$245.00
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