Letter from Benjamin Jennings Seward to William Henry Seward, June 11, 1827
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Letter from Benjamin Jennings Seward to William Henry Seward, June 11, 1827
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Letter from Benjamin Jennings Seward to William Henry Seward, June 11, 1827
action: sent
sender: Benjamin Seward
Birth: 1793-08-23
Death: 1841-02-24
location: New York, NY
receiver: William Seward
Birth: 1801-05-16
Death: 1872-10-10
location: Auburn, NY
transcription: ekk
revision: crb 2016-02-02
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N.Y. 11 June 1827.
My Good Brother
I recd. a letter on Saturday
last from Father
official, since he left us, of the returning
party, the wedding - or the wedding day.
I must confess however that it was
not so much in relation to these sub-
jects as another, that I was sorely
disappointed in not hearing from him
or you. The situation of my own affairs
just then occupied me most (you see
how selfish the world grows) – and I was
extremely anxious to learn from you
and from him the result of any con-
ference you may have had over my
sad case. The letter I have
discourages the idea of my going on
to St L., but if I can make out any-
thing of a temptation to the people there
to let me off, or even an assurance that
if I vacate my post here that I
shall be helped into another, I will
still think of going on.
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I think I shall not be able to show to
father that good reasons exist for going
on if I succeed in satisfying myself.
- What said he? – will he do anything
toward helping me to buy my peace – will
he leave me and his property ultimately
at the mercy of these fellows – will he
aid me if I go out & bring myself
back out of business? I am more
solicitous that he should protect me
than relieve me at present – perhaps
it is because I fear so much that
he will not do nothing to prevent
his property from falling into their
hands. Suppose you write him &
say whatever seems proper to bring
his mind to this subject, & to effect
this very desirable object. I am sorry
to trouble you, but it appears to me
toso great an object to have you bring
this matter about that I hope you
will excuse me.
Well, are you safe at home. I had
hoped that if you concluded to take
the madam
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drop down from Newburgh & finish your
visit with us. How did Frances & little
Austus
Aunt Clary
said she loved because she saw such
prety nice new milk pails in it.
Tell Washington
letters, his pamphlet came safe to
hand, he has my thanks. I was
glad to get it. Have you written to
Cornelia
say - & what said she
to you – Poor girl – she
keeps writing to every body that she
is very happy – the country is very
lovely – the society very good &c&c – I
fear that it is a painful struggle
to her to look so deep as is necessary
to see all these interesting circumstan-
ces in her present situation.
Write me soon as convenient and
as much at length as you can afford
Your affectionate Brother
B J Seward
My best Regards to all.
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Wm H Seward Esq
Auburn
N.Y.
NEW YORK JUN 11
Type: postmark
h
B.J. Seward
June 11
1827
N.Y. 11 June 1827.
My Good Brother
I recd. a letter on Saturday
last from Father
Birth: 1768-12-05 Death: 1849-08-24
– the first intelligenceofficial, since he left us, of the returning
party, the wedding - or the wedding day.
I must confess however that it was
not so much in relation to these sub-
jects as another, that I was sorely
disappointed in not hearing from him
or you. The situation of my own affairs
just then occupied me most (you see
how selfish the world grows) – and I was
extremely anxious to learn from you
and from him the result of any con-
ference you may have had over my
sad case. The letter I have
discourages the idea of my going on
to St L., but if I can make out any-
thing of a temptation to the people there
to let me off, or even an assurance that
if I vacate my post here that I
shall be helped into another, I will
still think of going on.
I think I shall not be able to show to
father that good reasons exist for going
on if I succeed in satisfying myself.
- What said he? – will he do anything
toward helping me to buy my peace – will
he leave me and his property ultimately
at the mercy of these fellows – will he
aid me if I go out & bring myself
back out of business? I am more
solicitous that he should protect me
than relieve me at present – perhaps
it is because I fear so much that
he will not do nothing to prevent
his property from falling into their
hands. Suppose you write him &
say whatever seems proper to bring
his mind to this subject, & to effect
this very desirable object. I am sorry
to trouble you, but it appears to me
toso great an object to have you bring
this matter about that I hope you
will excuse me.
Well, are you safe at home. I had
hoped that if you concluded to take
the madam
Birth: 1805-09-24 Death: 1865-06-21
& all home, that you woulddrop down from Newburgh & finish your
visit with us. How did Frances & little
Austus
Birth: 1826-10-01 Death: 1876-09-11
stand the ride home – How didAunt Clary
Birth: 1793-05-01 Death: 1862-09-05
like Orange. New York she said she loved because she saw such
prety nice new milk pails in it.
Tell Washington
Birth: 1808-08-26 Death: 1888-12-07
I owe him twoletters, his pamphlet came safe to
hand, he has my thanks. I was
glad to get it. Have you written to
Cornelia
Birth: 1805 Death: 1839-01-04
– what did yousay - & what said she
to you – Poor girl – she
keeps writing to every body that she
is very happy – the country is very
lovely – the society very good &c&c – I
fear that it is a painful struggle
to her to look so deep as is necessary
to see all these interesting circumstan-
ces in her present situation.
Write me soon as convenient and
as much at length as you can afford
Your affectionate Brother
B J Seward
My best Regards to all.
Wm H Seward Esq
Auburn
N.Y.
NEW YORK JUN 11
Stamp
h
Hand Shift
Birth: 1805-09-24 Death: 1865-06-21Frances Seward
June 11
1827