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Webster, Daniel, 1782-1852

 

Dates

  • Existence: 1782 - 1852

Biography

Daniel Webster was born on January 18, 1872 in Salisbury, New Hampshire. He graduated from Dartmouth College in 1801, after which he began the study of law under Thomas W. Thompson and Christopher Gore. In 1805, he opened a law practice in Boscawen, New Hampshire where he stayed until 1807. As a result of his opposition to the War of 1812, Webster was elected to the New Hampshire House of Representatives in 1813, where he served until 1817. In 1816, he moved to Boston. He was later elected to the United States House of Representatives (1823-1827) and the U.S. Senate (1827-1841 and 1845-1850). As a senator, he was a spokesman for American nationalism whose powerful oratory made him a key Whig leader. He spoke for conservatives and led the opposition to Democrat Andrew Jackson and his Democratic Party, firmly challenging Jackson's policies in the Bank War. From 1841 to 1843 and 1850 to 1852, Webster served as the United States Secretary of State. As a diplomat, he is best known for negotiating the Webster–Ashburton Treaty of 1842 with Great Britain, which established the Canada–United States border east of the Rocky Mountains. Webster was highly regarded as a lawyer, having shaped several US Supreme Court cases that established important constitutional precedents and bolstered the authority of the federal government. One of the cases he argued was the Dartmouth College case in 1819. Webster died October 24, 1852.

Found in 2103 Collections and/or Records:

Allen Munroe letter

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 851327
Webster Mss 851327
Date(s): 1851-05-27
Scope and Contents

Two-page business letter from Allen Munroe of Syracuse, New York to an unidentified recipient concerning real estate. Tells him or her that Daniel Webster was in town yesterday giving two speeches but that he was not in as good physical condition as in years past.

Alphonso Taft letter

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 850473
Webster Mss 850473
Date(s): 1850-08-23
Abstract

In English.

Ambrose Spencer letter

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 832151
Webster Mss 832151
Date(s): 1832-02-01
Scope and Contents

Two-page letter from Ambrose Spencer in Albany, New York to Daniel Webster in which he agrees with Webster's speech on Van Buren's nomination. Speaks of General Jackson's reelection. Hopes Clay's friends will unite. Includes portrait of A. Spencer.

Amos Avery Brewster letter

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 806263
Webster Mss 806263
Date(s): 1806-04-13
Abstract

In English.

Amos Binney letter

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 834219
Mss 834219
Date(s): 1834-03-19
Abstract

In English.

Amos Lane letter

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 842565.1
Webster Mss 842565.1
Date(s): 1842-10-15
Abstract

In English.

Amos Lawrence letter

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 830573
Webster Mss 830573
Date(s): 1830-10-23
Abstract

In English.

Andrew Johnson letter

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 851127
Webster Mss 851127
Date(s): 1851-01-27
Scope and Contents

Three-page letter from Andrew Johnson in Washington to Daniel Webster, asking Webster for an exposition on his views on the Homestead Bill. Also signed by Tim R. Young.

Archeological Association, Athens, certificate

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 838370
Webster Mss 838370
Date(s): 1838-06-20
Abstract

In English.

Artemas Hale resolution

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 841562.1
Webster Mss 841562.1
Date(s): 1841-10-12
Scope and Contents

Resolutions of a convention of Plymouth County Whigs by Artemas Hale to Daniel Webster in Marshfield. The convention approves of Webster retaining his position at the head of the Cabinet.

Augustus Alden letter

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 804454
Webster Mss 804454
Date(s): 1804-08-04
Abstract

In English.

B. Hallyn and Co. letter

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 807425
Webster Mss 807425
Date(s): 1807-07-25
Abstract

In English.

Baltimore [Maryland], to [Charles] Porter Wright [Marshfield, Massachusetts], Letter

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 000274.1
Webster Mss 000274.1
Date(s): undated
Abstract

Writes to his farm manager, Charles Porter Wright, asking him to have Mr. Hatch get the boats ready.

Bank of the United States Note

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 824371
Webster Mss 824371
Date(s): 1824-06-21
Abstract

In English.

Barnabas Bates letter

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 824105
Webster Mss 824105
Date(s): 1824-01-05
Abstract

In English.

Barrington Anthony letter

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 841176
Webster Mss 841176
Date(s): 1841-02-26
Abstract

In English.

Baruch Chase letter

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 806412.1
Webster Mss 806412.1
Date(s): 1806-07-12
Abstract

In English.

Bellamy Storrer letters

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 832219
Webster Mss 832219
Date(s): 1832-03-19
Abstract

In English.

Benjamin Douglas Silliman letter

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 850205
Webster Mss 850205
Date(s): 1850-03-05
Abstract

In English.

Benjamin Estill letter

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 830254
Webster Mss 830254
Date(s): 1830-04-04
Abstract

In English.

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