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Webster, Daniel Fletcher, 1813-1862

 

Biography

Daniel Fletcher Webster was born in Portsmouth, NH in 1813. He was the son of Daniel Webster and served as chief clerk of the US State Department during his father's first term as Secretary of State. As chief clerk, he delivered the news of President William Henry Harrison's death to Vice President John Tyler. During the Civil War, Webster served as a colonel of the 12th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry. He was killed in the Second Battle of Bull Run on August 30, 1862.

Found in 60 Collections and/or Records:

Daniel Fletcher Webster letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 840203.1
Webster Mss 840203.1
Date(s): 1840-03-03
Abstract

In English.

Daniel Fletcher Webster letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 834269
Webster Mss 834269
Date(s): 1834-04-19
Abstract

In English.

Daniel Fletcher Webster letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 852672
Webster Mss 852672
Date(s): 1852-12-22
Scope and Contents

Three-page letter from Daniel Fletcher Webster in Boston to Edwin David Sanborn in which he is enclosing Ketchum's letter and asking Sanborn to reply to it. (Enclosure filed Mss 852666)

Daniel Fletcher Webster letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 855123.1
Mss 855123.1
Date(s): 1855-01-23
Scope and Contents

Two-page letter from Daniel Fletcher Webster in Washington to "My dear Nelson" in which he talks about H.L. Kinney's proposed Central American expedition and how it would benefit Nelson.

Daniel Fletcher Webster letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 855566
Mss 855566
Date(s): 1855-10-16
Scope and Contents

Letter from Daniel Fletcher Webster in Boston to George S. Gideon in Washington in which he discusses the distribution of Daniel Webster's estate among the creditors. Also signed by Richard Milford Blatchford. Includes a letter from Richard Milford Blatchford to George S. Gideon.

Daniel Fletcher Webster letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 862104
Mss 862104
Date(s): 1862-01-04
Scope and Contents

Three-page letter from Daniel Fletcher Webster at Cantonment Hicks to an unidentified recipient, telling him that he has written about the Farnsworth matter. Mentions a confusion in orders regarding an appointment.

Daniel Fletcher Webster letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 862105
Mss 862105
Date(s): 1862-01-05
Scope and Contents

Two-page letter from Daniel Webster at Cantonment Hick to Dehon, telling him that he has submitted Major Burbank's name for examination before the Board, and hopes that Captain. David Allen will be considered. Mentions Captain Murch.

Daniel Fletcher Webster letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 862124.1
Mss 862124.1
Date(s): 1862-01-24
Scope and Contents

Three-page letter from Daniel Fletcher Webster to an unidentified person, telling him that he and his fellow officers are pleased with a Lt. Clarke. Mentions that his family will be heading North soon. Burbank has been adversely reported on and hopes that David Allen will suceed him.

Daniel Fletcher Webster letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 862379
Mss 862379
Date(s): 1862-06-29
Scope and Contents

Four-page letter from Daniel Fletcher Webster at Manassas Plains to an unidentified recipient, mentions McDowell and Pope as well as conditions of the regiment.

Daniel Fletcher Webster letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 862402
Mss 862402
Date(s): 1862-07-02
Scope and Contents

Four-page letter from Daniel Fletcher Webster in Manassas Plains to William in which he complains about the conditions the men have to endure, especially an "utterly inefficient" surgeon, Dr. Hayward. Mentions Bradford.

Daniel Fletcher Webster letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 862406
Mss 862406
Date(s): 1862-07-06
Scope and Contents

Four-page letter from Daniel Fletcher Webster in Warrenton, Virginia to Mr. Dehon, telling him that he thinks they will be in this area for sometime. The people in Warrenton are confident and saucy. Mentions that the Governor's Council have been to Manassas.

Daniel Fletcher Webster letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 862480
Webster Mss 862480
Date(s): 1862-08-30
Scope and Contents

Four-page letter from Daniel Fletcher Webster at Bull Run to Carolyn Story (White) Webster, telling her about skirmishes at Thouroughfare Gap, Coulter, 11th Pensylvania and Webster 12th Massachusetts in command "Today a great and decisive battle is expected" (2nd Battle of Bull Run)."This may be my last letter."

Daniel Fletcher Webster letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 862202
Mss 862202
Date(s): 1862-03-02
Scope and Contents

Three-page letter from Daniel Fletcher Webster in Charlestown to Mr. Dehon, writing that Shurtleff accidently killed one of his own men. Mentions General Banks and Abercrombie visiting regiment.

Daniel Fletcher Webster letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 862303
Mss 862303
Date(s): 1862-05-03
Scope and Contents

Four-page letter from Daniel Webster in Warrentown Junction to an unidentified person, telling him that he has nominated Sampson for some position although Stoddard may be the better man. Mentions that Bryan had very little to do in the fight and that the hero of the day was David Wood. Wants Losing W. Muzzey on his staff.

Daniel Fletcher Webster letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 862317
Mss 862317
Date(s): 1862-05-17
Scope and Contents

Four-page letter from Daniel Fletcher Webster in Fredricksburg, Virginia to Mr. Dehon, telling him that the regiment in now under McDowell. He has issued an order dealing eith tents, and no one is satisfied with him. Mentions Banks.

Daniel Fletcher Webster letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 861274
Webster Mss 861274
Date(s): 1861-04-24
Scope and Contents

Personal letter from Daniel Fletcher Webster in Boston to Mrs. Mary Ann (Webster) Sanborn.

Daniel Fletcher Webster letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 861478
Mss 861478
Date(s): 1861-08-28
Scope and Contents

Four-page letter from Daniel Fletcher Webster in Washington, DC to an unidentified person in Boston, Massachusetts, describing the position of the troops in Maryland.

Daniel Fletcher Webster request

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 841301.1
Mss 841301.1
Date(s): 1841-05-01
Abstract

In English.

Daniel Webster letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 842524
Webster Mss 842524
Date(s): 1842-09-24
Abstract

In English.

Daniel Webster letter

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Identifier: Mss 843900
Webster Mss 843900
Date(s): 1843
Abstract

In English.

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