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William H. Seward
(March 6, 1861-March 4, 1869)

January 9-12, 1866
Denmark
St. Thomas, St. Croix, Frederikstadt, Christianstadt (Virgin Islands)
Met with Danish colonial officials during a working vacation. Also met with former Mexican President Santa Anna. Departed from Washington January l.

January 14, 1866
Dominican Republic
San Domingo
Met with President Baez and his Cabinet.

January 16-17, 1866
Haiti
Port-au-Prince
Met with President Geffrand and his Cabinet.

January 20-23, 1866
Spain
Havana (Cuba)
Met with Spanish colonial officials. Returned to U.S. January 28.


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