Webster, Daniel Fletcher, 1813-1862

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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 Webster Letter

Collection

Identifier: Mss 842555

Webster Mss 842555

Date(s): 1842-10-05

Content Description

Webster writes to his son Fletcher, who was Chief Clerk of the Department of State, concerning Webster's correspondence from England and letters for President Tyler, including a letter from General Lewis Cass. Webster comments on Cass' potential political ambitions and how Tyler's tone should be in his response.

Daniel Webster letter

Collection

Identifier: Mss 848667

Webster Mss 848667

Date(s): 1848-12-17

Abstract

In English.

Daniel Webster letter

Collection

Identifier: Mss 849256.1

Webster Mss 849256.1

Date(s): 1849-04-16

Abstract

In English.

Daniel Webster letter

Collection

Identifier: Mss 849374.1

Webster Mss 849374.1

Date(s): 1849-06-24

Abstract

In English.

Daniel Webster letter

Collection

Identifier: Mss 847401

Webster Mss 847401

Date(s): 1847-07-01

Content Description

Three-page letter from Daniel Webster to his son Fletcher in which he tells him about anticipated travels in Massachusetts as well as various business and family matters. Webster mentions Mr. (Richard M.?) Blatchford and Mr. (Edward?) Curtis, both of whom assisted Webster with his financial and business matters.

Daniel Webster letter

Collection

Identifier: Mss 829664

Webster Mss 829664

Date(s): 1829-12-14

Abstract

In English.

Daniel Webster letter

Collection

Identifier: Mss 836265

Webster Mss 836265

Date(s): 1836-04-15

Abstract

In English.

Daniel Webster letter

Collection

Identifier: Mss 840157

Webster Mss 840157

Date(s): 1840-02-07

Abstract

In English.

Ezekiel Webster letter

Collection

Identifier: Mss 826566

Webster Mss 826566

Date(s): 1826-10-16

Abstract

In English.

Fletcher Webster letter

Collection

Identifier: Mss 848655

Webster Mss 848655

Date(s): 1848-12-05

Abstract

In English.

Fletcher Webster letter

Collection

Identifier: Mss 850669

Webster Mss 850669

Date(s): 1850-12-19

Abstract

In English.

Fletcher Webster letter

Collection

Identifier: Mss 850674

Webster Mss 850674

Date(s): 1850-12-24

Abstract

In English.

Fletcher Webster letter

Collection

Identifier: Mss 832305

Mss 832305

Date(s): 1832-05-05

Abstract

In English.

Fletcher Webster letter

Collection

Identifier: Mss 846217

Mss 846217

Date(s): 1846-03-17

Abstract

In English.

Fletcher Webster letter

Collection

Identifier: Mss 839229.2

Mss 839229.2

Date(s): 1839-03-29

Abstract

In English.

Fletcher Webster letter

Collection

Identifier: Mss 834154

Webster Mss 834154

Date(s): 1834-02-04

Abstract

In English.

George Ticknor letter

Collection

Identifier: Mss 831259

Mss 831259

Date(s): 1831-04-09

Abstract

In English.

George Ticknor letter extract

Collection

Identifier: Mss 000205

Mss 000205

Date(s): undated

Abstract

In English.

Impression of a seal

Collection

Identifier: Mss 842459.1

Webster Mss 842459.1

Date(s): 1842

Abstract

In English.

Thomas White Thompson letter

Collection

Identifier: Mss 804660

Webster Mss 804660

Date(s): 1804-12-10

Abstract

In English.