 | William Seward
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As Secretary of State
Handled with skill the delicate relations of the United States with foreign nations during the Civil War
In 1867, negotiated and signed the treaty with Russia for the cession of Alaska to the United States
First Secretary of State to officially visit abroad
Foreign Travels of Secretary of State William Seward
Foreign Relations of the United
States:
1861, 1862, 1863 (vol. 1 & 2), 1864 (vol. 1-4), 1865 (vol.
1-3), 1866 (vol. 1-3), 1867 (vol. 1 & 2), 1868 (vol. 1 & 2)
FRUS online (University of Wisconsin) 1861
Profile
Born: May 16, 1801
Died: October 10, 1872
Married: Frances Miller
Education: Union
College
Occupation: Lawyer
Government Positions
Member of the State Senate 1830-1834
Governor of New York 1838-1842
Senator from New York 1849-1861
Notable Events
Unsuccessful candidate for the Republican presidential nomination in 1860
Made a trip around the world 1870-1871 and was everyehere accorded an enthusiastic reception