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“But there is a higher law than the Constitution, which regulates our authority over the domain, and devotes it to the same noble purposes.”

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William H. Seward
William H. Seward

William H. Seward was a prominent American politician known for his role in U.S. diplomacy and his stance on the issue of slavery. He served as the Governor of New York and later as the United States Secretary of State under President Lincoln, playing a crucial role in shaping American foreign policy and advocating for the abolition of slavery. more

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