Frederick William Seward - People - Department History
Frederick William Seward (1830–1915)
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Non-career appointee
State of Residence: New York
State of Residence: New York
- Assistant Secretary of State
Appointed: March 6, 1861
Entry on Duty: March 6, 1861
Termination of Appointment: March 4, 1869 - Assistant Secretary of State
Appointed: March 16, 1877
Entry on Duty: March 21, 1877
Termination of Appointment: October 31, 1879