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Contains 22 Results:

Secretary of State W. H. Seward to General Rufus King, January 7, 1967

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 21
Identifier: 99-087
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January 7, 1867. Secretary of State W. H. Seward to General Rufus King. Seward thanks King for his efforts in capturing Surratt, and says he has published King's audience with the Pope.

Dates: January 7, 1967

H. B. St. Marie to General Rufus King, January 10, 1867

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 22
Identifier: 99-087
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January 10, 1867. H. B. St. Marie, Nice, France to Gen. Rufus King. Marie informs King that his voyage aboard the U.S. "Swatara" was bad. He was required to sleep in the crew quarters, where he was threatened and treated badly. As a result, he requested Commander Seffers to put him ashore at the U.S. Consulate. He needs funds, and will go to the United States to testify against Surratt, but only if promised acceptable passage on a non-military ship.

Dates: January 10, 1867