1161. WILLIAM H. SEWARD War-date L.S., 1p. oblong 8vo., Washington, June 19, 1862 indicating receipt of papers in the case of the vessel "Harvey Birch" and indicating that the case was still under review. Trimmed at bottom, some dust soiling, else very good. The Harvey Birch was an American merchantman captured, pillaged and burned by crewmembers of the Confederate Steamer Nashville. $75-100