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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.
Did William H. Seward communicate with Lincoln other times during the war?
Seward drafted a strong letter for the American Minister in London, Charles Francis Adams, to read to the Foreign Secretary, Lord Russell. Seward submitted it to Lincoln.

Question: Anything else interesting with Lincoln?
Self-contained rewrite: Anything else interesting with William H. Seward and Lincoln?