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.' LS signed “William H. Seward,” three pages on two sheets, 7.25 x 12.75, September 28, 1865. Official letter of state to Peru's ambassador to the United States, in part: "I have had the honor to receive…an autograph letter from His Excellency the President of Peru to the President of the United States…For the kind expressions of condolence which are conveyed in your communication to me in reference to the assassination of the lamented late President of the United States, I beg to assure you that they are most cordially received and sincerely appreciated." In fine condition, with scattered small rust stains. Accompanied by a carte-de-visite portrait of Seward by Brady's National Photographic Portrait Galleries.
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