Letters from Frederick William Seward and Lewis Tappan

Collection — manuscript box: 21 - folder 1

Identifier: 159m

Scope and content

Letter from Frederick William Seward to his friend James Kelly, sent from Washington, D.C., January 12, 1864, thanking Kelly for sending him two cakes in keeping with their annual New Year's custom, and extolling the value of friendship. Also, a letter from Lewis Tappan to Mrs. White, sent from Brooklyn, January 6, 1864, listing the "autographs of distinguished persons" that he is sending to her from his files. Tappan also complains of plans to sell alcoholic beverages and to hold a raffle at the upcoming fair in Brooklyn, objecting to the idea of allowing drunkenness and gambling there.

Dates

1864.

Creator

Seward, Frederick William, 1830-1915. (Person)
Tappan, Lewis, 1788-1873. (Person)
Kelly, James, active 19th century. (Person)
White, Mrs. (Person)

Language of Material

In English.

Biographical / Historical

Frederick William Seward, son of William Henry Seward, was U.S. Assistant Secretary of State from 1861-1869.

Biographical / Historical

Lewis Tappan was an abolitionist and founder of the American Missionary Association. He also founded many schools and colleges to help educate freedmen after the Civil War.