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Whoever is ready and willing to work, will have work; and the more he does, the more work will come to him. Work does not seek the idle man, but thrusts itself upon the industrious one.

- William Henry Seward, April 2, 1872

(imperial photograph) mounted behind glass in gilt frame. Seward seated and Frances standing. “58” on bottom right corner of frame.

Fanny & Mr. Seward by Matthew Brady

c. 1864

Photograph of Secretary Seward and daughter Frances by Matthew Brady. Fanny is about 14 years old in this photograph. Seward is pictured seated in most of his portraits due to a height insecurity.

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Seward House Museum

Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 10am-5pm
Guided tours occur on the hour

33 South St. Auburn, NY 13021
Telephone: (315) 252-1283
Email: info@sewardhouse.org

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The Seward House Museum is funded, in part, by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Legislature.

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