William Henry Seward Collection, 1828-1936 (bulk, 1828-1873)

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William Henry Seward Collection, 1828-1936 (bulk, 1828-1873)

1828-1936

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The collection is comprised primarily of letters written by William Henry Seward that relate to both his personal and public life. In particular, these letters relate to his service as governor of New York State from 1839 to 1843 and as a member of the United States Senate from 1849 to 1861. Many letters concern matters of politics and patronage as well as issues of the mid-nineteenth century, including slavery, territorial expansion, and the founding of the Republican Party. Also included are several letters related to Seward's law practice and business ventures. The collection also includes an assortment of official documents that bear the signature of Seward, such as the pardon of Rufus Robertson, while serving as Governor of New York, in 1842, and a travel visa for Theodore Canisius as U.S. Consul at Vienna, 1861, while serving as Secretary of State. Ancillary material in the collection includes a research paper compiled by Herbert N. Mapes, ca.1936, on the history of the birthplace of William Henry Seward and the Samuel Seward Institute in the Town of Florida, Orange County, New York. This is accompanied by several photographs of the Seward homestead and institute building.

2 boxes (0.50 cubic ft.)

eng, Latn

New York State Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7633334

New York State Library

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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...

Republican Party (U.S. : 1854- )

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The Republican Party is a national political party in the United States, and was founded in 1854. In the 1864 election, the party took the name National Union Party to allow the participation of Democrats. From the description of Republican Party tickets, 1864. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 496362231 From the guide to the Republican Party tickets, 1864, (L. Tom Perry Special Collections) ...