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Contributor
Justice Frank J. and Virginia Williams
Description
This handwritten letter, dated November 26, 1839, is written from William H. Seward to Seth M. Gates acknowledging the receipt of Gates' letter of the November 23, 1839 and expresses regret that he has not been able to meet Gates during Gates' visit to Washington. Seward goes on to state that he will give Gates' recommendation for an appointment respectful consideration.
Publication Date
11-26-1829
Rights
Copyright protected by Mississippi State University Libraries. Use of materials from this collection beyond the exceptions provided for in the Fair Use and Educational Use clauses of the U.S. Copyright Law may violate federal law. Permission to publish or reproduce is required.
Time Period
1820-1829
Subjects
Correspondence
Geographic Location
Washington, (D.C.)
Object Type
text
Format (original)
correspondence
Format (digital)
Digital ID
FVW-MANU-B1F153-1
Source
Mississippi State University Libraries, Frank and Virginia Williams Collection of Lincolniana, Original Manuscript Collection, Series 4: Abraham Lincoln Legal Documents, 1837-1859, Box 1, Folder 153
Repository
The Frank and Virginia Williams Collection of Lincolniana Repository
Digital Publisher
Mississippi State University Libraries (electronic version).
Contact Information
For more information about the contents of this collection, email sp_coll@library.msstate.edu.
Recommended Citation
Letters, William H. Seward to Seth M. Gates, November 26, 1839, Original Manuscript Collection, Frank and Virginia Williams Collection of Lincolniana, Mississippi State University Libraries.