Seward, Frederick William, 1830-1915 to Cephas Brainerd
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04471.06 Author/Creator: Seward, Frederick William, 1830-1915 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Letter signed Date: 6 September 1862 Pagination: 1 p. ; 25.3 x 20 cm Order a Copy
Encloses President Abraham Lincoln's appointment of Brainerd as Arbitrator for the United States for the suppression of the African slave trade (not present). Asks Brainerd to acknowledge receipt and supply his place of birth. Also encloses an official oath Brainerd needs to return if accepting the commission (not present). Signed as Assistant Secretary.
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