Frederick William Seward was an American politician and member of the Republican Party who served twice as the Assistant Secretary of State. He served as Assistant Secretary from 1861 to 1869 when his
Portrait by Mathew Brady c. 1877–1879
Portrait by Mathew Brady c. 1861–1865
Lewis Powell attacking Seward after attempting to shoot him
Seward later in life. He often wore a cap to hide the damage done to his skull by Lewis Powell’s gun.
William Henry Seward Jr. was an American banker and brigadier general in the Union Army during the American Civil War. He was the youngest son of William H. Seward, the United States Secretary of Stat
Portrait by Mathew Brady c. 1862–1865
Seward shortly after his promotion to Brigadier General in 1864