Letter from William Henry Seward to Frances Miller Seward, June 15, 1863
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Letter from William Henry Seward to Frances Miller Seward, June 15, 1863
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Date:1863-06-15
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Letter from William Henry Seward to Frances Miller Seward, June 15, 1863
action: sent
sender: William Seward
Birth: 1801-05-16
Death: 1872-10-10
location: Washington D.C., US
receiver: Frances Seward
Birth: 1805-09-24
Death: 1865-06-21
location: UnknownUnknown
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revision: crb 2018-01-29
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Department of State
Washington, June 15 1863
My dearest Frances,
Your letter of the 12th has
just come. I have this moment telegraph-
ed William
return to his regiment.
General Lee
already learned, crossed the Rappahannock
and the military operations are now
to open in our immediate vicinity. You
will not infer that there is any increase
of danger for any of us in this change
We were sufficiently near to suffer by possi-
ble defeats when the war was on the
South side of Rappahannock. The near ap–
approach of battles ^towards us^ brings disadvantages to the
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enemy and adds to our strength
There is a consolation for me
however in knowing that the women and
small children whom God has placed under
my care are in no large proportion,
so far from all the scenes of strife –
The McClallen is ready to go to
Auburn and may reach there
during this week – It seems to me
that she may for the present be
placed in the Carriage House —
We shall all try to steal
home to inaugurate her trial
voyage. Affectionately your own
Henry
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Department of State
Washington, June 15 1863
My dearest Frances,
Your letter of the 12th has
just come. I have this moment telegraph-
ed William
Birth: 1839-06-18 Death: 1920-04-29
that it is best for him toreturn to his regiment.
General Lee
Birth: 1807-01-19 Death: 1870-10-12
has as you willalready learned, crossed the Rappahannock
and the military operations are now
to open in our immediate vicinity. You
will not infer that there is any increase
of danger for any of us in this change
We were sufficiently near to suffer by possi-
ble defeats when the war was on the
South side of Rappahannock. The near ap–
approach of battles ^towards us^ brings disadvantages to the
enemy and adds to our strength
There is a consolation for me
however in knowing that the women and
small children whom God has placed under
my care are in no large proportion,
so far from all the scenes of strife –
The McClallen is ready to go to
Auburn and may reach there
during this week – It seems to me
that she may for the present be
placed in the Carriage House —
We shall all try to steal
home to inaugurate her trial
voyage. Affectionately your own
Henry