Seward
[soo-erd]
- William Henry,1801–72, U.S. statesman: secretary of state 1861–69.
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Contemporary Examples
Nevertheless, when Gurowski publicly aired his grievances, Lincoln and Seward had no choice but to cashier him.
The Seward Johnson is a 204-foot research vessel that set out from American Samoa to Howland Island to look for the plane.
President Abraham Lincoln disagreed and famously said to Seward “one war at a time, please.”
Both Seward, Jr. and Bobby were drummed out of the company, leaving General Johnson in sole charge.
His weak and self-indulgent brother, Seward, followed his every command.
Historical Examples
Well, pompous Chase; how do you feel for having sided with Seward?
Diary from November 12, 1862, to October 18, 1863Adam Gurowski
I could not unite with a World and with Copperheads to attack even a Seward.
Diary from November 12, 1862, to October 18, 1863Adam Gurowski
Seward is the incarnation of confusion, and of political faithlessness.
Diary from November 12, 1862, to October 18, 1863Adam Gurowski
Others say that Seward ran away to dodge the Peterhoff case.
Diary from November 12, 1862, to October 18, 1863Adam Gurowski
Seward will play the innocent, and take his refuge in the god of—lies.
Diary from November 12, 1862, to October 18, 1863Adam Gurowski
Seward
- 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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