The Works of William H. Seward, Volume 1Houghton, Mifflin, 1884 - New York (State) |
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Page iii
... become the subject of dis- cussion , in every quarter of the union . It has often been regretted that so few of the speeches of the eminent men of a former age have been preserved . The history of our own country , especially , has ...
... become the subject of dis- cussion , in every quarter of the union . It has often been regretted that so few of the speeches of the eminent men of a former age have been preserved . The history of our own country , especially , has ...
Page xiii
... become the owner . Dr. Seward was a man of more than common intellect , of excellent business talents , and of strict probity . After his withdrawal from busi- ness , he was in the habit of lending money to a considerable ex- tent among ...
... become the owner . Dr. Seward was a man of more than common intellect , of excellent business talents , and of strict probity . After his withdrawal from busi- ness , he was in the habit of lending money to a considerable ex- tent among ...
Page xvii
... become distinguished . The traits of the future legis- lator and statesman were foreshadowed in the character of the modest youth during his period of academic retirement . Even then he displayed the manly originality of conception ...
... become distinguished . The traits of the future legis- lator and statesman were foreshadowed in the character of the modest youth during his period of academic retirement . Even then he displayed the manly originality of conception ...
Page xviii
... become almost impassable . He forded the river with no little difficulty , and met on the opposite side a negro woman with an old blind and worn - out horse , bearing a bag of corn to mill . The poor slave was in tears , and manifested ...
... become almost impassable . He forded the river with no little difficulty , and met on the opposite side a negro woman with an old blind and worn - out horse , bearing a bag of corn to mill . The poor slave was in tears , and manifested ...
Page xxi
... become per- suaded . Soon after taking his degree at Union College , Mr. Seward entered the office of John Anthon , Esq . , of the city of New York , as a student at law . He carried the habits of early rising and faith- ful application ...
... become per- suaded . Soon after taking his degree at Union College , Mr. Seward entered the office of John Anthon , Esq . , of the city of New York , as a student at law . He carried the habits of early rising and faith- ful application ...
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