Letter from Clarence Armstrong Seward to William Henry Seward, September 2, 1849

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Letter from Clarence Armstrong Seward to William Henry Seward, September 2, 1849
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Institution:University of Rochester

Repository:Rare Books and Special Collections

Date:1849-09-02

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Letter from Clarence Armstrong Seward to William Henry Seward, September 2, 1849

action: sent

sender: Clarence Seward
Birth: 1828-10-07  Death: 1897-07-24

location: Auburn, NY

receiver: William Seward
Birth: 1801-05-16  Death: 1872-10-10

location: Florida, NY

transcription: keh 

revision: crb 2016-05-25

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Auburn A. September 2nd 1849.
My Dear Uncle,
Your letter of the 21st was received last night.
I was not surprised that Grandfather
Birth: 1768-12-05 Death: 1849-08-24
had given me some-
thing. I had always supposed he would. Your letter confirms
the supposition, but leaves me entirely in the dark as to how
much 1/20th is. I am thankful, very thankful that Providence
has provided me with such kind friends in place of those
who had they not been taken away would have been my
supporters and protectors. I trust that this change in my
prospects, will not prove injurious to me.
I would have preferred either yourself or Mr Grier
Birth: 1802-09-27 Death: 1878-12-20
, to
a stranger, as Guardian, but I presume something with which I
am unacquainted led to the selection of Mr Marcy
Birth: 1786-12-12 Death: 1857-07-04
. I shall
cheerfully acquiesce in any arrangement which the Executors
may see fit to make, and leave them the care of my portion.
There are many inquiries here concerning the Will, which of course
before your letter I could not, and now shall not gratify Mr
Blatchford
Birth: 1820-03-09 Death: 1893-07-07
leaves this afternoon for Boston. In compliance with his
request I sleep at the office. Please write me if any thing
occurs which renders it necessary for me to be in Florida.
As ever affectionately
Clarence A. Seward
William H. Seward
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C. A. Seward
Sept, 2d 1849