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Lincoln Assassination Plot Letter Signed by Secretary of State William Seward's Son -- ''...seriousl

Currency:USD Category:Memorabilia / Autographs - Political Start Price:500.00 USD Estimated At:500.00 - 750.00 USD
Lincoln Assassination Plot Letter Signed by Secretary of State William Seward's Son -- ''...seriousl

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Auction Date:2014 Aug 28 @ 17:00 (UTC-7 : PDT/MST)
Location:11901 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles, California, 90025, United States
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Abraham Lincoln's Secretary of State William H. Seward's son signs a typed letter discussing the aftermath of the assassination plot against President Lincoln and his cabinet. Dated 19 August 1901, William H. Seward Jr. informs Louis Weichmann (the prosecution witness who boarded at Mary Surratt's home and testified against the conspirators) of his family members' wellbeing since the tragedy, including his brother who was injured during the attempted assassination of Seward. Letter reads in part, ''...My brother Frederick W. Seward who was most seriously injured at the time of the attempted assassination of Secretary Seward recovered and is still living at his residence, Montrose, Westchester Co., N.Y., he and I now being the only survivors of Mr. Seward's immediate family. Our oldest brother Col. Augustus H. Seward, was also slightly wounded by Payne the assassin. He died Sept. 11th, 1876...[signed] William H. Seward''. Letter measures 8.5'' x 11''. Toning, paper clip impression and a small tear to the top edge, else near fine condition.