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Travels of Secretary of State William Henry Seward
| Country | Locale | Remarks | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 1. | January 9-12, 1866 |
| Dominican Republic | San Domingo | Met with President Baez and his Cabinet. | January 14, 1866 |
| Haiti | Port-au-Prince | Met with President Geffrand and his Cabinet. | January 16-17, 1866 |
| Spain | Havana (Cuba) | Met with Spanish colonial officials. Returned to U.S. January 28. | January 20-23, 1866 |