Seward

American

[soo-erd] / ˈsu ərd /

noun

William Henry, 1801–72, U.S. statesman: secretary of state 1861–69.

Seward British

/ ˈsjuːəd /

noun

William Henry. 1801–72, US statesman; secretary of state (1861–69). He was a leading opponent of slavery and was responsible for the purchase of Alaska (1867)

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Dylan Seward had two hits and two RBIs.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

Seward thanked Parcell for giving him the chance to start on varsity as a freshman even though he knew “it wasn’t the most popular decision,” with juniors and seniors resisting.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

Seward did not identify Malkinson until six months after the attack.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

In 2023, when the Court of Appeal quashed Malkinson's convictions, it ruled the jury at his trial should have known that Craig and Seward had dishonesty convictions.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

John Surratt was suspected in the Seward attack, but there was no proof.

From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson

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