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California, union, and freedom. Speech of William H. Seward, on the admission of California.

Printed by Buell & Blanchard. Uncut. Argues for the admission of California into the Union (as a free state).

GLC05938

to N. B. Baker re: clarifying the President's draft order

"The President has not at any time issued a proclamation calling for 300,000 men..." An order was to be given, but no official copy was recieved. Annotation in another hand on verso.

GLC07226

re: admission of West Virginia as a state

Letter from Lincoln to Cabinet members calling for written opinions re: admission of West Virginia as a state. Includes autograph of Seward and secretarial signature of Lincoln.

GLC07681

Carte de visite bust portrait of Lincoln's Secretary of State

Graphite inscription on verso "Seward," "Seward, William." Photographers imprint on verso: "Gardner, Photographer, 511 Seventh street and 332 Penna. Avenue. Published by Philp & Solomons, Washington, D.C."

GLC05111.02.0093

Carte de visite of a seated view of Lincoln's Secretary of State

Seward is seated holding hat and cane. Graphite inscription on verso "W.H. Seward." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. & H.T. Anthony & Co. 591 Broadway New York, from Photographic Negative in Brady's National Portrait Gallery."

GLC05111.02.0094