Sanford, H. S., 1823-1891

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Diplomat. Secretary of Legation in Paris, 1849 to 1854; Minister Resident to Belgium 1861 to 1867. Authored books on international systems of penal codes. Known as "General" because of his enrollment as a major-general in the Minnesota militia during the Civil War, in recognization of his gift of a pair of field pieces to the 1st Minnesota Volunteers. Founder of Shelton, Florida.

From the description of Letters : Paris, France and Brussels, Belgium, to Samuel Sullivan Cox, 1861-1885. (Brown University). WorldCat record id: 122480588

A Woodbury, Connecticut native who later went on the be the United States Minister to Brussels, an entrepreneuer, diplomat and businessman.

From the description of Henry Sanford incoming correspondence, 1864-1867. (Hartford Public Library). WorldCat record id: 166907780

U.S. minister to Belgium.

From the description of Autograph letter signed : Brussels, to Mr. Morse, [186-] May 4. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270633591

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Birth 1823-06-15

Death 1891-05-21

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