The Works of William H. Seward, Volume 5Houghton, Mifflin, 1884 - New York (State) |
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... United States , because they contained reservations and limitations incompatible with the rights , interest and honor of our country . Mr. Seward nevertheless ex- pressed a confident opinion that Great Britain would not finally re- fuse ...
... United States , because they contained reservations and limitations incompatible with the rights , interest and honor of our country . Mr. Seward nevertheless ex- pressed a confident opinion that Great Britain would not finally re- fuse ...
Page 18
... United States , under the power conferred . The British govern- ment promptly paid the sum which had been thus awarded . This ended a controversy originated and managed , on Mr. Seward's part , with great ability1 and unwearied zeal ...
... United States , under the power conferred . The British govern- ment promptly paid the sum which had been thus awarded . This ended a controversy originated and managed , on Mr. Seward's part , with great ability1 and unwearied zeal ...
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... United States to warrant such a surrender . Although this criminal was a most atrocious offender , and although Mr. Seward's course had the approval of the President , much indignation was manifested in cer- tain quarters and Mr. Seward ...
... United States to warrant such a surrender . Although this criminal was a most atrocious offender , and although Mr. Seward's course had the approval of the President , much indignation was manifested in cer- tain quarters and Mr. Seward ...
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... United States . The Papal government promptly surrendered the fugitive , although no treaty of extradition existed between that government and the United States.2 In the prosecution of Surratt in the courts of the District of Columbia ...
... United States . The Papal government promptly surrendered the fugitive , although no treaty of extradition existed between that government and the United States.2 In the prosecution of Surratt in the courts of the District of Columbia ...
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... United States , however , withheld its approval , and the whole negotiation failed . Mr. Seward likewise favored the annexation of San Domingo and Hayti to the United States . He was convinced that the time had arrived when such a ...
... United States , however , withheld its approval , and the whole negotiation failed . Mr. Seward likewise favored the annexation of San Domingo and Hayti to the United States . He was convinced that the time had arrived when such a ...
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