The Works of William H. Seward, Volume 1 |
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1 In this collection of Mr. Seward's Works , it is intended to present the public , not only with his more elaborate speeches and writings , but also with his occasional and unstudied efforts . The principles and measures of public ...
1 In this collection of Mr. Seward's Works , it is intended to present the public , not only with his more elaborate speeches and writings , but also with his occasional and unstudied efforts . The principles and measures of public ...
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The MEMOIR which follows , though written with heartfelt admiration of the subject , has constantly aimed to avoid indiscriminate eulogy , and to present a simple but complete record of Mr. Seward's life . The SPEECHES IN THE SENATE OF ...
The MEMOIR which follows , though written with heartfelt admiration of the subject , has constantly aimed to avoid indiscriminate eulogy , and to present a simple but complete record of Mr. Seward's life . The SPEECHES IN THE SENATE OF ...
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The view of his present residence at Auburn , in the third volume , is from a daguerrotype taken in mid - winter . A brief description of the mansion and grounds will be found in the Preface to that volume . THE EDITOR .
The view of his present residence at Auburn , in the third volume , is from a daguerrotype taken in mid - winter . A brief description of the mansion and grounds will be found in the Preface to that volume . THE EDITOR .
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The relations of young Seward with Dr. Nott , the venerable and excellent President of Union College , were intimate and cordial , throughout his academic course , and have continued to bo of affectionate confidence to the present time ...
The relations of young Seward with Dr. Nott , the venerable and excellent President of Union College , were intimate and cordial , throughout his academic course , and have continued to bo of affectionate confidence to the present time ...
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Free from the pride of wealth and the pretensions of aristocracy , they present an attractive example of genuine republican equality . In some degree these characteristics are no doubt due to the influence of Mr. Seward and his ...
Free from the pride of wealth and the pretensions of aristocracy , they present an attractive example of genuine republican equality . In some degree these characteristics are no doubt due to the influence of Mr. Seward and his ...
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| Title | The Works of William H. Seward, Volume 1 The Works of William H. Seward, William Henry Seward |
| Author | William Henry Seward |
| Editor | George E. Baker |
| Publisher | Houghton, Mifflin, 1884 |
| Original from | the University of California |
| Digitized | 2 Sep 2009 |
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