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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.' Manuscript DS, one page, 8.25 x 9.5, November 25, 1839. Statement of certification from William H. Seward as Governor of New York, who certifies that “Giles F. Yates whose name is subscribed to the written document is Surrogate of the County of Schenectady in this State duly commissioned & sworn and residing in the City of Schenectady that the signature ‘G. F. Yates’ to the said Document is the proper hand writing of the said Surrogate.” Signed at the conclusion by Seward, and countersigned by Secretary Archibald Campbell. The upper left retains the original off-white seal. The reverse bears the reference document signed by Yates, which pertains to the named executors of the last will and testament of Jonathan Walton. In fine condition.
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