Letter from William Henry Seward to Augustus Henry Seward, April 11, 1847
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Letter from William Henry Seward to Augustus Henry Seward, April 11, 1847
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Date:1847-04-11
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Letter from William Henry Seward to Augustus Henry Seward, April 11, 1847
action: sent
sender: William Seward
Birth: 1801-05-16
Death: 1872-10-10
location: Philadelphia, PA
receiver: Augustus Seward
Birth: 1826-10-01
Death: 1876-09-11
location: West Point, NY
transcription: jjh
revision: tap 2018-07-23
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Philadelphia April 11th 1847
My Dear Son
Captain Alden
you a letter from us – which suggests thoughts of some important
matters – I am desirous to Know your prospects and hopes
of graduating with your class, But beyond that event begins
the important one of entering upon ^active^ life, how, when, where,
and under what auspices.
Do you desire or prepare to remain in the Army, Do you deem
it necessary under the present circumstances of the country, I would
it might be otherwise – But you have a right to judge and deter-
mine for yourself – What will be the respite you will have
after completing your course?
Can I do any thing to contribute to your comfort before the
close of your examination, or when it shall end – Would
you like to receive a visit at the Academy before I return
home? or would it hinder your preparation, or embarrass
you – Do you or will you need any funds?
I shall be a few days at the Astor House in New
York after tomorrow – A letter addressed to me there will
determine whether I call at the Point or pass by, owing
explanations on the many important respects I have suggested
until we meet at home, a meeting I am impatient for and
which I hope may last long, Affectionately
Your father
William H. Seward
Augustus H. Seward
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Augustus H. Seward
Cadet in the Military Academy,
West Point,
Orange Co.
N. York
AUBURN N.Y.
Type: postmark
Philadelphia April 11th 1847
My Dear Son
Captain Alden
Birth: 1811-05-06 Death: 1870-09-10
who is staying
here offers to deliveryou a letter from us – which suggests thoughts of some important
matters – I am desirous to Know your prospects and hopes
of graduating with your class, But beyond that event begins
the important one of entering upon ^active^ life, how, when, where,
and under what auspices.
Do you desire or prepare to remain in the Army, Do you deem
it necessary under the present circumstances of the country, I would
it might be otherwise – But you have a right to judge and deter-
mine for yourself – What will be the respite you will have
after completing your course?
Can I do any thing to contribute to your comfort before the
close of your examination, or when it shall end – Would
you like to receive a visit at the Academy before I return
home? or would it hinder your preparation, or embarrass
you – Do you or will you need any funds?
I shall be a few days at the Astor House in New
York after tomorrow – A letter addressed to me there will
determine whether I call at the Point or pass by, owing
explanations on the many important respects I have suggested
until we meet at home, a meeting I am impatient for and
which I hope may last long, Affectionately
Your father
William H. Seward
Augustus H. Seward
Augustus H. Seward
Cadet in the Military Academy,
West Point,
Orange Co.
N. York
AUBURN N.Y.