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Seward, Frederick,
warns Lincoln of plot in 1861, see vol. i.
Seward, W.H.,
appeals to higher law, see vol. i.;
candidate for Republican nomination to presidency;
opposed by Greeley;
methods of his supporters;
considered too radical;
defeated by a combination;
deserves the nomination;
adopts conciliatory attitude in 1860;
sends son to warn Lincoln;
meets Lincoln at Washington;
his theory of irrepressible conflict;
wishes to submit to South;
secretary of state;
tries to withdraw consent;
attempt of Davis to involve, in discussion with Confederate
commissioners;
refuses to receive them;
announces that Sumter will be evacuated;
reproached by commissioners;
opposes reinforcing Sumter;
authorized to inform Confederates that Lincoln will not act without
warning;
makes mistake in order concerning Powhatan;
said to have led Lincoln to sign papers without understanding contents;
made to feel subordination by Lincoln;
submits thoughts for President's consideration;
wishes foreign war;
offers to direct the government;
reasons for his actions;
repressed by Lincoln;
advises against a paper blockade;
wishes to maintain friendly relations with England;
angered at Russell's conduct;
writes menacing instructions to Adams;
his attitude in Mason and Slidell affair;
drafts reply to England's ultimatum;
disavows Wilkes's act and surrenders envoys;
advises Lincoln to withhold Emancipation Proclamation until after a
victory, see vol.
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