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American statesman (1801-1872) who served as secretary of state in the Lincoln administration and who was severely injured in an attack that was part of the assassination conspiracy. His greatest political achievement was the purchase of Alaska from Russia, derided by contemporary skeptics as 'Seward's Folly.' ALS, signed “William H. Seward,” one page, 4.75 x 8, May 13, 1858. Handwritten letter to a gentleman, in part: "I very cheerfully comply with the request contained in your note of the 11th instant." In fine condition.
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