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William H. Seward collection 1840-1849 1840-1845 Seward, William H. collection

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This collection contains letters that William Henry Seward wrote to James Bowen, a president of the New York and Erie Railroad, from 1840-1845. Seward discussed political appointments in the state of New York and occasionally mentioned national political issues.

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Seward, William Henry, 1801-1872

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William Henry Seward was born in Florida, Orange County, New York, on May 16, 1801. He was the son of Samuel S. Seward and Mary (Jennings) Seward. He graduated from Union College in 1820, studied law and was admitted to the bar in 1822. In 1823, he moved to Auburn, New York, where he entered Judge Elijah Miller's law office. He married Frances Adeline Miller, Judge Miller's daughter, in 1824. Seward was interested in politics early in his career and became actively involved in the Anti-Masonic m...

Seward, C. A.

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Bowen, James, 1928-....

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William Henry Seward was born in Florida, New York, on May 16, 1801, the son of Samuel Sweezy Seward and Mary Jennings. After graduating from Union College in 1820, he moved to Auburn, New York, where he practiced law. Seward, a Whig, served in the New York State Senate from 1830-1834 and was governor of New York from 1839-1842. He was elected to the United States Senate in 1849 and became a prominent member of the Republican Party before losing its presidential nomination to Abraha...