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Which war broke out in William H. Seward's lifetime?
On April 12, Charleston's batteries began firing on Sumter, beginning the Civil War.
What did William H. Seward do in the Civil War?
William H. Seward sent Lincoln a memorandum on April 1, proposing various courses of action, including possibly declaring war on France and Spain.
Why did William H. Seward suggest declaring war with France and Spain?
William H. Seward's firm stance against foreign intervention in the Civil War helped deter France from possibly gaining the independence of the Confederate States.

Question: Did he communicate with Lincoln other times during the war?
Self-contained rewrite: Did William H. Seward communicate with Lincoln other times during the war?