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SEWARD, WILLIAM H. Autograph Letter Signed, to John Neal, concerning the passage of a French Spoliation Bill in the House and expressing frustration

SEWARD, WILLIAM H. Autograph Letter Signed, to John Neal, concerning the passage of a French Spoliation Bill in the House and expressing frustration over enacting legislation during "these times of political excitement." 1 page, folded 8vo sheet; inlaid. Washington, 1 June 1852

  • Notes: "I feel quite sure that if the House of Representatives could act without the restraint of the 2/3d rule, and if they could act at all in these times of political excitement, the French Spoliation bill would pass and would become a law..."

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