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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.' Two items signed by William H. Seward, including: an ALS, one page, 7 x 8.25, June 20, 1855. Addressed from Auburn, New York, a handwritten letter to Roderick Moe, in full: “Your letter was received this morning. Neither Mr. Morgan or I could do anything about your applications at Washington while absent from that city. Mr. Morgan will be at home again in time to take his seat in Congress, and you will be able to see him before he goes there. If I can do anything useful to you, you can let me know after the assembly of Congress in December.” Also included is a free franked mailing envelope, 5.25 x 3, addressed in another and to “The Rev’d Dr. Woolsey, President Yale College, New Haven, Conn’t,” and signed in the upper right with his franking signature, “William H. Seward.” In overall fine condition.
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