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Autograph letter signed

to John J. Crittenden

3 May 1861

Seward, William Henry, 1801-1872

Discussing a request for arms for Union men in Kentucky.

GLC02490.14

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Document signed

[Sealed certification of the Thirteenth Amendment]

February 2, 1865

Seward, William Henry, 1801-1872

Seward, Secretary of State, certifies accompanying true copy of Thirteenth Amendment (GLC03264.02). Contains faded seal and fragmented dark blue ribbon. Partially printed on United States Department of State paper.

GLC03264.01

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Document

[True copy of the Thirteenth Amendment]

February 1, 1865

Seward, William Henry, 1801-1872

Accompanied by Seward's certification (GLC03264.01) confirming this as a true copy of the Thirteenth Amendment: "Section 1. Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude, except as a punishment for crime whereof the party shall have been duly convicted...

GLC03264.02

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Pamphlet

Speeches of Hon. William H. Seward, and Hon. Lewis Cass on the subject of slavery. [...] March 1850.

1850

Seward, William Henry, 1801-1872

Original yellow paper cover, uncut.

GLC08435

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Autograph letter signed

to Minister of Peru

8 December 1863