Description: William Henry Seward (May 16, 1801-October 10, 1872) was the 12th Governor of New York, United States Senator and United States Secretary of State under Abraham Lincoln and Andrew Johnson. In 1838, he was elected Governor of New York and reelected to a second two-year term in 1840. Titled "Message from the Governor, in Relation to the Difficulties in the Manor of Rensselaerwyck) and dated March 14, 1840, this message to the New York State Senate concerns the anti-red wars in upstate New York. This is Seward's copy (the signature at the top is NOT his) and consists of the 16 page message in response to a request by the Senate and Documents Accompanying the Governor's Message (23 pages). 10 1/4' x 6 3/4", page widths irregular.
Condition: Some very light scattered foxing, edges of some pages chipped a little; otherwise, excellent condition. |
