The Works of William H. Seward Volume 1 is a collection of writings by William H. Seward, an American politician and statesman who served as the 12th Governor of New York and the 24th United States Secretary of State. This book includes a variety of Seward's speeches, letters, and other writings on topics such as slavery, foreign policy, and the Civil War. The collection covers the period from 1833 to 1861, a time of significant political and social change in the United States. Seward was known for his strong anti-slavery stance and his efforts to prevent the spread of slavery into new territories. This volume provides insight into Seward's political philosophy and his role in shaping American history during a critical period.In Three Volumes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.