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Biography

Vermont Senator from 1854-1865. He had a long career in Vermont politics - as a State Supreme Court Justice (1833-1842, 1850-1854) and Congressman (Whig, 1842-1859). He also served briefly as U.S. Postmaster General (1849-1850).

Letter References

Letter from William Henry Seward to Frances Miller Seward, March 8, 1849

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Vermont Senator from 1854-1865. He had a long career in Vermont politics - as a State Supreme Court Justice (1833-1842, 1850-1854) and Congressman (Whig, 1842-1859). He also served briefly as U.S. Postmaster General (1849-1850).
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