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.” Partly-printed DS, one page, 15 x 10, March 28, 1840. Governor Seward appoints William E. Heath to be “a Commissioner of Deeds for the city of Hudson.” Signed at the conclusion by Seward and countersigned by his secretary of state. In very good condition, with partial separations along intersecting storage folds, light toning, a bit heavier along folds, and some light mirroring of text. RRAuction COA.
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