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Abraham Lincoln's Secretary of State William Seward letter signed, datelined Washington, D.C. on 1 August 1862. Seward writes to one George Ames of Cedar Rapids, Iowa and pleads with him to join the Union during the Civil War. Written on 2pp. of one sheet, letter reads, ''...My dear sir / I have received your letter of the 30th of July, asking my advice in regard to entering the military service, and I am much pleased with the patriotic sentiments which it expresses. This is a period in which there can be no divided duty. The duty of aiding to save our imperiled Union, is the one which has the first and paramount claim upon all good citizens. I would counsel you by all means to enter the Army in any capacity in which you find that you can be useful and acceptable. Very truly your friend, William H. Seward''. Letter measures 10'' x 8''. Folds, toning, light soiling and pinholes to bottom. Very good condition.
William Seward Letter Signed, Urging His Friend to Join the Union Army in 1862 -- ''...This is a period in which there can be no divided duty...''
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