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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, 4.5 x 6, January 10, 1857. Addressed from Washington, a handwritten letter to James H. Linsley, in full: “I comply with your request with much pleasure.” Also included is a free franked mailing envelope, 5 x 2.75, addressed in another to the same recipient and signed in the upper right with his franking signature, “William H. Seward.” In overall fine condition.
